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The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: Ontario temporarily pauses residential evictions, Construction alliance calls on governments to ensure funds flow for 2021 building season, City of Toronto supporting new provincial regulations and stay-at-home order, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Temporarily Pauses Residential Evictions
Ontario Increasing Workplace Inspections during COVID-19
City of Toronto supporting new provincial regulations and stay-at-home order
City of Toronto launches 2021 tax-supported budgets
Toronto Public Health expands case and contact management work
Vaughan: The fight to combat COVID-19 continues
Vaughan business community comes together virtually
Markham under Stay-at-Home Order starting January 14
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Construction alliance calls on governments to ensure funds flow for 2021 building season
GTA REALTORS® Urge City of Toronto to Make Housing Issues a Priority (PDF download)
ULI Toronto: Candid Conversations: A One on One with Leslie Woo and Richard Joy
Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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REMINDER: Download the COVID Alert app today
Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.
