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  Ontario Supporting Restaurants as Province Safely Reopens

  New and Amended Emergency Orders Will Help Establishments Expand Patios Faster

  TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping restaurant and bar owners reopen and safely serve more customers by issuing a new emergency order and amending another under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, which will allow municipalities to quickly pass temporary bylaws for the creation and extension of patios and allow covered outdoor dining areas to serve customers.

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  Ontario Provides Additional Funding to Support Municipalities and Urban Indigenous Community Partners

  New Investment Will Be Used to Develop Long-Term, Innovative Housing Solutions

  TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing municipalities and urban Indigenous community partners with an additional $150 million to continue to protect vulnerable people from COVID-19 by improving homeless shelters and creating opportunities for longer-term housing. This investment more than doubles the funding currently flowing to local municipal service managers and urban Indigenous program administrators through the Social Services Relief Fund.

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  Ontario Celebrating Canada Day with Free Parks Admission and Extending Free Family Fishing

  Visit a Park, Go Fishing or Take In a Cultural Event Safely and Responsibly

  TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating Canada Day by offering free day use at all provincial parks, and beginning on July 4, 2020, the province is offering free fishing for two weeks, double the length of last year. In addition, numerous Ontario attractions have special virtual experiences and events planned for July 1, 2020 which will help showcase Ontario's artistic and musical excellence.

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