York Region has followed Toronto’s lead and now requires all condo corporations to adopt a mandatory mask policy in enclosed common areas. The requirement to have a policy goes into effect this Friday, August 7.
The York Region Medical Officer of Health has provided the instructions under O. Reg. 364/20, s. 2(s) Schedule 1.
Although the Toronto bylaw and York Region’s instructions are similar, there are some noteworthy differences. For example, in York Region, children under the age of 5 are exempt from requirement. In Toronto, only children under the age of 2 are exempt.
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Even if your condo is not yet required to adopt a mask policy, we encourage all condo corporations to consider whether adopting a policy is right for their community.