Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required

"Effective September 25, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., capacity limits will be increased in many of the indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required. Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres; sporting events; concerts, theatres and cinemas; racing venues (e.g., horse racing); and commercial and film television productions with studio audiences will be increased to up to 50 per cent capacity or 10,000 people (whichever is less) for indoor events.

For certain outdoor event venues where patrons stand, capacity limits will increase to up to 75 per cent capacity or 15,000 people (whichever is less). For certain outdoor event venues where patrons are seated, capacity limits will be increased to up to 75 per cent capacity or 30,000 people (whichever is less). This is in recognition of the fact that the risk of transmission is lower because of reduced mobility around the venue. In addition, proof of vaccination will now be required in outdoor settings where the normal maximum capacity is 20,000 people or more to help keep these venues safe for patrons."

Read the News Release HERE. 

See the New Regulation issued today HERE. 

• a day camp or overnight camp for children described in section 19 of Schedule 2 (O. Reg. 364/20 Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step);  
• to a provider of child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; 
• for the purpose of the provision of social services;  
• for the purpose of delivering or supporting the delivery of court services;  
• for operations by or on behalf of a government; or  
• for the purpose of delivering or supporting the delivery of government services

Furthermore, vaccine requirements also apply to indoor performance venues (e.g., concert venues, theatres and cinemas) as well as indoor areas of restaurants, bars, and other food and drink establishments."