Canada's Rules

From the CBC:

“As Ontario, Quebec loosen COVID restrictions, here's what's open across the country”

Millions of Canadians are once again able to dine indoors at restaurants and access services that were closed or reduced as Omicron took hold in December, as Quebec and Ontario begin to loosen some public health restrictions. But with hospitalizations from COVID-19 infections and transmission rates still high in many provinces, gathering and capacity limits are still in place.  What follows is a brief overview of the measures currently in place in some of the main sectors. In most — if not all — public spaces, it is understood that masking and distancing guidelines are in place. People are also required to show proof of vaccination in many businesses, such as restaurants, gyms and personal service providers.

Public health guidelines by province and territory: British Columbia: Measures in place were last updated Jan. 28.  Alberta: Current measures have been in place since Dec. 24, 2021.  Saskatchewan: The province has few restrictions, but these measures around masking and vaccination will be in place until at least Feb. 28. Manitoba: Current measures are in place until at least Feb. 8. Ontario: Several changes to restrictions came into effect Monday. Quebec: Measures imposed in December were loosened as of Monday. Newfoundland and Labrador: The province remains at Alert Level 4. Nova Scotia: Measures will remain in place until at least Feb. 14.  New Brunswick: The province moved to Level 2 of its alert system on Jan 28. Prince Edward Island: Measures in place were loosened as of Monday. Northwest Territories: Modified its restrictions effective Jan. 30.   Yukon: Temporary measures were put in place Jan. 18.  Nunavut: Measures put in place Jan. 25 apply to all regions, except Igloolik, which recently re-entered lockdown.

Restrictions at a glance

Restrictions on private gatherings

B.C.        Household + 10 visitors, those aged 12+ must be vaccinated

Alta.       10 adults; unlimited for kids

Sask.      No restrictions

Man.     Household + 10 vaccinated; household + 5 unvaccinated

Ont.       Up to 10 people

Que.      4 people from 2 households

N.L.        10 people within your Tight 10

N.S.        10 people (household + people in your consistent group)

N.B.       Household + 10 from consistent group

P.E.I.      Single household + consistent 10

N.W.T.  10 people with maximum of 5 from outside your household

Yukon   10 people from 2 households if all vaccinated

Nunavut              Household + 5 people

Restrictions on retail operation

B.C.        Open

Alta.       1/3 capacity

Sask.      Open

Man.     50% capacity in Southern Health Region; 100% everywhere else

Ont.       50% capacity

Que.      50% capacity

N.L.        Open with reduced capacity

N.S.        50% capacity

N.B.       50% capacity

P.E.I.      50% capacity

N.W.T.  Open

Yukon   50% capacity

Nunavut              Open

Restrictions on restaurants

B.C.        6 per table

Alta.       10 per table, if restaurant following proof of vaccine/negative testing rules

Sask.      Open

Man.     50% capacity, 10 per table

Ont.       50% capacity

Que.      50% capacity, 4 per table from 2 households

N.L.        50% capacity, 6 per table

N.S.        50% capacity, 10 per table

N.B.       50% capacity

P.E.I.      50% capacity, 10 per table

N.W.T.  25 person capacity, unless by approval

Yukon   6 per table from 2 households

Nunavut              Takeout only

Restrictions on gyms and fitness facilities

B.C.        Open, with some limits

Alta.       Open, but no group classes

Sask.      Open

Man.     50% capacity, or 250 people

Ont.       50% capacity

Que.      Closed

N.L.        25% capacity, or 50 people

N.S.        50% capacity

N.B.       50% capacity

P.E.I.      50% capacity

N.W.T.  No group classes

Yukon   Open

Nunavut   Pools closed

Restrictions on cinemas and other event venues

B.C.        50% capacity

Alta.       No limit under 500; max. 500 for venues sized 500-999, 50% capacity for 1,000+

Sask.    Open

Man.     50% capacity, or 250 people

Ont.       50% capacity, or 500 people

Que.      Closed until Feb. 7: Will then be 50% capacity or 500 per room

N.L.        Closed

N.S.        25% to 50% capacity, depending on venue

N.B.       50% capacity

P.E.I.      Closed

N.W.T.  Theatres, cinemas open, with capacity limits

Yukon   50% capacity or 25 people

Nunavut              25% capacity or 25 people

Restrictions on spas, salons and personal care

B.C.        Open, with safety plans in place

Alta.       Open

Sask.      Open

Man.     Open, under specific public health guidelines

Ont.       50% capacity

Que.      50% capacity

N.L.        Open, under specific public health guidelines

N.S.        Open

N.B.       50% capacity

P.E.I.      Open, under specific public health guidelines

N.W.T.  Open, under specific public health guidelines

Yukon   50% capacity or 25 people

Nunavut              Open, under specific public health guidelines

^ With so many restrictions that are always changing it’s nice when you get a simple summary like this one. ^

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/covid-restrictions-by-province-territory-1.6328805