56th Edition • December 17, 2021
Ontario Government Announces
Updated Public Health Measures in Response to Omicron
Dear golf industry stakeholders,
 
The Ontario Government announced today that on Sunday, December 19 at 12:01 a.m., the Province will be applying additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering limits.
How This Impacts Your Operations
Capacity Limits
50 per cent capacity limit in the following indoor public settings:
  • Restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments and strip clubs;
  • Personal physical fitness trainers;
  • Retailers (including grocery stores and pharmacies);
  • Non-spectator areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities (e.g. gyms);
  • Indoor recreational amenities;
  • Indoor clubhouses at outdoor recreational amenities;
  • Marinas and boating clubs.

Businesses or facilities will also need to post a sign stating the capacity limits that are permitted in the establishment.
Weddings & Funerals
Capacity limit does not apply to any portion of a business or place that is being used for a wedding, funeral or religious service, rite, or ceremony.

All gatherings before and after the actual service will be limited to the 50% capacity.
Restaurants, Bars, Meeting & Event Spaces
The number of patrons permitted to sit at a table will be limited to 10 people.

Patrons will be required to remain seated. Dancing will not be allowed except for workers or performers.

Indoor dining required to close by 11 p.m.

Take out and delivery will be permitted beyond 11 p.m.

The sale of alcohol will be restricted after 10 p.m. and consumption of alcohol in businesses or settings after 11 p.m.
Sporting Events, etc.
Food and/or drink services will be prohibited at sporting events and other similar venues.
Informal Social Gatherings
Social gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors (i.e. in your home).
Click here for the complete details outlined in today’s news release from the Ontario Government.
 
Your Association continues to monitor Government announcements, seek clarification, and provide updates. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.  
 
Sincerely,
Southwestern Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 44
Central Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 49
Eastern Ontario/Outaouais
866-626-4262 ext. 45
515 Legget Drive, Suite 810 | Ottawa, ON | K2K 3G4