TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
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Penetanguishene is committed to following the orders of the Provincial Government and taking any additional measures it deems necessary to control the spread of the COVID19 virus. Everyone must do his or her part and knowing the rules and who to contact if you have questions is a great start. You can view the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA) details here.
Allegations of non-compliance with the EMCPA can be made by reporting it online at opp.ca/reporting or by calling 1-888-310-1122. If you have questions about what businesses can be open or impacts to your business or employment, call the Stop the Spread business information line at 1-888-444-3659.
The Town encourages residents and businesses to voluntarily comply will all restrictions. Education, awareness and compliance are preferred options and discretion will be applied on whether to launch any enforcement actions such as:
- Offences relating to non-essential businesses that remain open in contravention of the EMPCA.
- Offences relating to organized public events and certain gatherings in contravention of the EMCPA.
- Offences relating to the use of recreational amenities in contravention of the EMCPA.
If you wish to file a report regarding non-compliance under the Quarantine Act, contact Public Health Agency of Canada.
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