The Ontario government is allowing restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely reopen for business.
Licensed establishments may create a patio or increase the size of their patio once they can reopen.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will not require licensees for these temporary extensions, but businesses must ensure they have municipal approval and meet all other applicable requirements.
These measures will be in effect until January 1, 2021 at 3:00 a.m.
Registrar and CEO of the AGCO, Jean Major, says by extending outdoor patio spaces, we hope it will help our licensed establishments get back on their feet more quickly.
