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• The health and well-being of the people of Ontario is this governments top      priority.

• That�s why we have approved the revision of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection act to limit the number of people at public gatherings from 50 to 5.

• These new measures follow the advice of our Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams and other leading public health officials across the      province.

• Organized public events include parades, events (including weddings), social      gatherings and communal services within places of worship.

• This order would not apply to essential workplaces and any members of a single household who are gathered at their regular place of residence. Funerals will be permitted to proceed with up to 10 people at one time.

• These are extraordinary times that demand extraordinary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect our people.

Premier Doug Ford announced new penalties to combat price gouging and hold offenders accountable for raising prices significantly on the necessary goods Ontarians need to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.

Individual offenders can face a ticket of $750, or, if summoned to court and convicted, could face a maximum penalty of a $100,000 fine and one year in jail. If convicted, a company director or officer could face a fine of up to $500,000 and up to a year in jail, and a corporation could face a fine of up to $10 million.

"We are putting an end to those trying to profit off of one of the darkest periods in our province's history. If you're engaging in price gouging on necessary goods, we are going to slap you with a ticket or you could face fines or jail time."

Necessary goods include:

�       Masks and gloves used as personal protective equipment in relation to infections.

�       Non-prescription medications for the treatment of the symptoms of the coronavirus.

�       Disinfecting agents intended for cleaning and disinfecting objects or humans.

�       Personal hygiene products, including soap products and paper products.

Consumers can report an individual who is price gouging by filing a complaint at 1-800-889-9768between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by filing a report online: https://www.ontario.ca/form/report-price-gouging-related-covid-19