The province's plan to reopen business and services has five phases. Only two have dates set.
Businesses will be expected to follow physical and social distancing guidelines, and take steps to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Gathering restrictions will remain for the first phase, and the long-term restrictions currently in place on travel, long-term care homes and others will remain in place until the final phase.
Phase I
May 4
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Re-opening previously restricted medical services
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Physical therapy
- Optician services
- Podiatry
- Occupational therapy
- Chiropractic treatment.
- Fishing and boat launches
May 15
- Golf courses
June 1
- Parks and campgrounds
Phase II
May 19
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Retail businesses that were previously not allowed can begin providing services to the public, including:
- Clothing stores
- Shoe stores
- Flower shops
- Sporting good/adventure stores
- Vaping supply shops
- Boats, ATV and snowmobile dealers
- Gift, book and stationery stores
- Jewelry and accessory stores
- Toy stores
- Music, electronic and entertainment stores
- Pawn shops
- Travel agencies
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Some personal service businesses can begin providing services to the public, including:
- Hairdresser/barber
- Registered massage therapist
- Acupuncturist
- Acupressurist
Phase III
TBA
- Increase gathering limit to 15 people
- Restaurants at 50 per cent capacity (no receation areas like VLT or pool tables allowed)
- Gyms and Fitness Facilities
- Licensed Establishments
- Childcare Facilities
Phase IV
TBA
- Increase gathering limit to 30 people
- All recreational and entertainment facilities, including casinos, bingo halls, arenas, curling rinks, swimming pools, municipal parks and playgrounds, galleries, theaters, museums and similar facilities.
- All seasonal programming, camps, recreational and athletic activities.
Phase V
TBA
- Consider lifting some long-term restrictions, like the limits on the size of public gatherings
