Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, all levels of government have enacted new legislation, issued emergency orders and passed by-laws to protect the safety and well-being of their citizens, as well as address the many issues raised by the pandemic, from suspending limitation periods to regulating physical distancing.
With the daily changes and rapid accumulation of new legislative measures, it’s becoming a challenge to keep track. Here are 3 websites that will help you stay current on official government actions relating to COVID-19:
Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19 (Justice Canada)
- provides the latest information on federal legislation, Charter Statements and orders and regulations
Emergency status on COVID-19 (Government of Ontario)
- daily government updates, as well as a list of all Ontario emergency orders issued to date
COVID-19: Orders, Directives & Bylaws (City of Toronto)
- current information on municipal emergency orders, health directives, by-law changes and enforcement. Check your local municipality website for similar webpages.
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