UPDATED: Where each province and territory stands with reopening
after extending the order until at least May 31. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced May 8 that students would not return to school this year. A decision on whether daycares will reopen will be made by June 8.The province began easing some public health measures imposed amid the COVID-19 pandemic on May 1, in the first phase of its four-phase plan. On May 22, phase two began with some retail businesses reopening.
Elective surgeries, reopening medical services including physiotherapists, optometrists and chiropractors, construction services, and child care for essential service workers resumed May 1. Non-contact outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, golfing, shooting ranges, fishing and boating are also allowed. Child-care centres, whether unlicensed or licensed, are permitted to reopen and operate under safety guidelines. The P.E.I. legislature can resume May 26.
of Prince Edward Island will be able to apply to travel to the island beginning June 1. Public transportation is only recommended for commuting to work, medical appointments and shopping for essentials.Prince Edward Island has extended its public health emergency until June 14. A ban on mass gatheringsThe first phase of Yukon’s five-phase reopening plan began May 15 with businesses that were ordered to close allowed to reopen. No dates are attached to the forthcoming phases.
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