On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas an emergency was declared on March 17th, 2020 pursuant to Order in Council 518/2020.

And whereas the criteria set out in subsection 7.0.2 (2) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act have been satisfied;

Now therefore, pursuant to subsection 7.0.2 (4), paragraph 5 of the Act,

The following establishments are hereby ordered to be closed as of the date and time of this Order until March 31st, 2020 unless this Order is terminated earlier:

  1. All facilities providing indoor recreational programs,
  2. All public libraries,
  3. All private schools as defined in the Education Act,
  4. All licensed child care centres,
  5. All bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery,
  6. All theatres including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms, as well as cinemas that show movies, and
  7. Concert venues.

Approved and Ordered: March 17, 2020, 7:30am 

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: March 17, 2020