Provincial Guidelines for Reopening

As more and more provinces begin reopening, it’s important for employers to be aware of the specific health and safety guidelines associated with reopening/operating your business.

For your reference, we have gathered below a list of links to the guidelines issued by province. While these are recommendations/best practices, you can anticipate Ministry of Labour occupational health and safety officers relying on these guidelines in connection with work refusals and the issuance of work orders.

British Columbia:

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation

Alberta:

https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx#guidance

Saskatchewan:

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/public-health-measures/workplaces

Manitoba:

https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/coronavirus/restoring-workplace-guidance.pdf

Ontario:

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/2019_essential_workplaces_guidance.pdf

Nova Scotia:

https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/working-during-covid-19/#health-protection-act-order