Ontario Premier Doug Ford orders shutdown of all non-essential services/businesses

FriskyCanuck · Mar 23, 2020

Ontario Newsroom

news.ontario.ca

"This was a tough decision, but the right decision, as this is no time for half measures," said Premier Doug Ford. "But I have said from day one we will, and we must, take all steps necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of every Ontarian must come first. The health of you, your children, your grandparents and friends depends on all of us doing our part."

Businesses that can continue operations with employees working remotely, or through other contingency measures, are being given approximately 36 hours to prepare and adapt. Essential services may continue their operations to maintain supply chains and ensure the people of Ontario have access to necessities, including groceries, medicines and other essential products.

Porco Rosso · Mar 23, 2020

It's for the best. Must be a leap year because I find myself thinking Doug Ford made a good call. It's really the only way I can see this being beaten.

I'm curious if companies that operate fully remote continue as normal. I don't see why not but businesses are all so reliant on other businesses that may be shutting down so who knows.

bloodyroarx · Mar 23, 2020

I wish they had released the list today, I work at a hotel and my next shift starts when the order goes into effect

Komo · Mar 23, 2020

Sorta annoying that companies haven't already shutdown amidst all this shit going on.

Chopchop · Mar 23, 2020

My work is definitely non-essential, so this is going to be weird.

ItIsOkBro · Mar 23, 2020

I'm non-essential but, I can work from home, how does that work?

Reizzz · Mar 23, 2020

This is going to be a dumb question, but does anyone have experience collecting UI? I know I have to wait for my company to forward my record, How is the process? what is expected on my end

canonj · Mar 23, 2020

bloodyroarx said:
I wish they had released the list today, I work at a hotel and my next shift starts when the order goes into effect

Yeah, it's bullshit. Ford says that businesses have 36 hours to prepare, but won't say which businesses must close.

.Detective. · Mar 23, 2020

canonj said:
Yeah, it's bullshit. Ford says that businesses have 36 hours to prepare, but won't say which businesses must close.

I saw on the news that this list is coming out Tuesday. Not sure if that is enough time or not.

krae_man · Mar 23, 2020

Reizzz said:
This is going to be a dumb question, but does anyone have experience collecting UI? I know I have to wait for my company to forward my record, How is the process? what is expected on my end

Your ROE will likely be submitted online and you will be able to access it inside your My Service Canada account.

You do not need your ROE to file for EI, there's an option you can select "I have asked for my ROE and it will be submitted promptly". Just select that. No ROE will cause your claim to be delayed so check to make sure it is submitted electronically.

Then you just follow the instructions. Answer the questions, and once every two weeks you will need to log how much you worked(or didn't). You're supposed to be actively looking for work and be able to prove it, but I have no idea how they expect to enforce that with this.

Chopchop · Mar 23, 2020

krae_man said:
Your ROE will likely be submitted online and you will be able to access it inside your My Service Canada account.

You do not need your ROE to file for EI, there's an option you can select "I have asked for my ROE and it will be submitted promptly". Just select that. No ROE will cause your claim to be delayed so check to make sure it is submitted electronically.

Then you just follow the instructions. Answer the questions, and once every two weeks you will need to log how much you worked(or didn't). You're supposed to be actively looking for work and be able to prove it, but I have no idea how they expect to enforce that with this.

Yup, pretty much all of this.

Another piece of advice is to try to apply as soon as you can. These things can take a few weeks to get going, even during normal times.

Empyrean Cocytus · Mar 23, 2020

Wow, Doug Ford did something good for once.

Silex · Mar 23, 2020

Empyrean Cocytus said:
Wow, Doug Ford did something good for once.

Ford has had to do an about-face during this whole crisis. Basically:

Proteus · Mar 23, 2020

My friend still has to work. Beer store is essential.

Reizzz · Mar 23, 2020

Chopchop said:
Yup, pretty much all of this.

Another piece of advice is to try to apply as soon as you can. These things can take a few weeks to get going, even during normal times.

Thanks! This really helps! <3

Reizzz · Mar 23, 2020

krae_man said:
Your ROE will likely be submitted online and you will be able to access it inside your My Service Canada account.

You do not need your ROE to file for EI, there's an option you can select "I have asked for my ROE and it will be submitted promptly". Just select that. No ROE will cause your claim to be delayed so check to make sure it is submitted electronically.

Then you just follow the instructions. Answer the questions, and once every two weeks you will need to log how much you worked(or didn't). You're supposed to be actively looking for work and be able to prove it, but I have no idea how they expect to enforce that with this.

Thank you so much!

Dynedom · Mar 23, 2020

I wonder if this impacts courier/shipment services like Purolator and UPS. People are sure to be ordering things online.

Reckheim · Mar 23, 2020

Dynedom said:
I wonder if this impacts courier/shipment services like Purolator and UPS. People are sure to be ordering things online.

probably classified as essential, delivering medicine and such.

that list tomorrow will be interesting.

capitalCORN · Mar 23, 2020

Time to order one last bowl of malatang before I'm stuck eating my own food. ;_;

Reckheim · Mar 23, 2020

capitalCORN said:
Time to order one last bowl of malatang before I'm stuck eating my own food. ;_;

thinking of ordering out tonight as well. Might as well go out swinging.

mrtnmntrl · Mar 23, 2020

Québec Premier announced the same earlier today.

Evodelu · Mar 23, 2020

Liquor stores need to be shut down. Unacceptable.

capitalCORN · Mar 23, 2020

Evodelu said:
Liquor stores need to be shut down. Unacceptable.

Now's not the time for a rider. Vice is a human necessity as well.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 23, 2020

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford orders shutdown of all non-essential services/businesses

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