Dear Members,

As part of Ontario’s education campaign for businesses, between Tuesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 7, Provincial offences officers will be visiting Halton businesses that are impacted by Ontario’s proof of vaccination requirements. The primary focus of these visits is to educate employers and staff on vaccination proof requirements and ensure businesses are following COVID-19 safety requirements.

Over the coming weeks, in consultation with local public health units, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development inspectors and other provincial offences officers will conduct inspection and education campaigns to ensure businesses across Ontario are following COVID-19 safety requirements. Halton’s team of public health inspectors, municipal by-law officers and Halton Regional Police Service officers will also continue to educate and support business owners and operators on proof of vaccination requirements and current COVID-19 public health measures. Provincial offences officers and inspectors may issue tickets to businesses and patrons who are not in compliance with measures set out in the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act and the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

Earlier this month, Dr. Meghani released recommendations for Halton employers to implement a workplace vaccination policy to protect workers and the public from the virus. Dr. Meghani also issued amended Instructions to businesses and organizations to support their efforts to protect employees and customers from COVID-19 and further prevent the spread in workplaces and the community. To help businesses stay on top of health and safety guidance, the Province has also launched a new Workplace Safety Plan Builder, a free interactive tool making it easier for workplaces to create and update their COVID-19 safety plans. Having a written safety plan is mandatory for businesses permitted to be open under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act.

For the latest public health guidance and resources for businesses, please visit halton.ca/COVID19. For information on Ontario’s workplace education campaign, please read the Province’s September 27 news release.

Read full media release here.

Thanks so much,

Kim

Kim McCutcheon
Member Communications and Programming Manager
Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area
146 Lakeshore Road East (2nd Floor - West Office)
cell: 416-528-1728
info@oakvilledowntown.com