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Premises or any portion thereof which are used as a place of business or offering for sale of any goods or services, and includes a mall or similar structure which contains multiple places of business;
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Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, or other places of worship;
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Community centres including indoor recreation facilities;
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Libraries, art galleries, museums, aquariums, zoos, and other similar facilities;
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Banquet halls, convention centres, arenas, stadiums, and other event spaces;
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Premises used as an open house, presentation centre, or other facility for real estate purposes;
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Common areas of hotels, motels or other short term rentals; such as lobbies, elevators, meetings rooms, or other common use facilities;
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Concert venues, theatres, cinemas, casinos, and other entertainment facilities;
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Public transportation and private transportation services, such as taxis, private limousine services, and ride-sharing services)
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Any common use area within a multi-unit dwelling, including lobbies, elevators, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, and corridors.
Public Place does NOT include:
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Schools, post-secondary institutions, child care facilities, day camp, corrections centres, and jails;
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Hospitals, independent health facilities, and offices of regulated health professionals
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Court facilities and professional offices where clients received purchased services by appointment, including lawyer or accountant offices
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Places within a Public Place which are accessible only by employees of the Public Place.
Non-Medical Face Covering means a mask, balaclava, bandana, scarf, cloth, or other similar item that covers the nose, mouth, and chin without gapping and may include medical-grade masks.
Operator means a person or organization which is responsible or otherwise has control over the operation of a Public Place. In the case of a multi-unit dwelling, the Operator includes the superintendent, property manager, or condominium corporation, as the case may be.
11. This By-law shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with any Provincial or Federal statute, regulation, or instrument of a legislative nature, including any orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.