Table 1.
Type and date of emergency state declared by the Canadian provinces and territories.
| Provinces/Territories | Emergency State | Precisions |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | State of public health emergency March 17 | Gatherings of no more than 50 first and then only 15; closure of public area and popular facilities (gym, museums, arenas, galleries), self-isolation for 14 days after an international travel and 10 days for people with symptoms. |
| British Columbia | State of emergency March 18—This state of emergency will be extended or rescinded as necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 50; financial penalties for business and individuals; financial penalties for businesses and individuals violating public health directives (Vancouver) |
| Manitoba | State of emergency March 20—30 days and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings to maximum 10 |
| New Brunswick | State of emergency March 19—until April 15 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 10; closure of all retail operations, except for essential services (Public inquiries, Veterinary Field and Laboratory Services, Motor Vehicle Safety Enforcement…); financial penalties |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Public health emergency March 18—until April 15 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 10; no-essential businesses closure; fine or jail time |
| Nova Scotia | State of emergency March 22—until April 19 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 5; Some non-essential services remain open with social distancing |
| Ontario | State of emergency March 17- until April 14 and extended for 28 days. | Gatherings of no more than 5; closure of public facilities and non-essential businesses |
| Prince Edward Island | State of public health emergency March 16—30 days and could be extended if necessary. | Encourage islanders to avoid social gatherings; fines up to CAD10,000 |
| Quebec | Public health emergency, March 13—until May 4. | Social gatherings are prohibited; fines |
| Saskatchewan | State of emergency March 18—until April 15 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 10; closure of non-essential shops; individual fines |
| Northwest Territories | State of public health emergency March 18—until April 15 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 10 |
| Nunavut | State of public health emergency March 18—until April 16 and could be extended if necessary. | Public gatherings prohibited |
| Yukon | State of emergency March 27—until April 30 and could be extended if necessary. | Gatherings of no more than 10; Reduce restaurant capacity to 50% |