Updates from the industry: the fight to combat COVID-19 continues in Vaughan

Urbantoronto.ca
Feb. 25, 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on what have been booming real estate and building industries. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.

In today's report: the fight to combat COVID-19 continues in Vaughan

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As York Region -- and Vaughan -- enters the Red-Control level of the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, the City continues to work closely with all levels of government to monitor and respond to the global pandemic. The health and well-being of citizens and staff remains the priority.

Each level of government has different roles and responsibilities in helping to break the chain of transmission of this virus. 

The City of Vaughan is responsible for --
Animal services
Building permits
Burial permits
Development applications
Fire services
Municipal by-law enforcement
Organic, garbage and recycling collection
Park and amenity closures
Parking enforcement
Property standards enforcement
Property tax
Winter maintenance on local roads

York Region is responsible for --
Ambulance
Policing
Public health
Public housing
Seniors housing
Shelter support
Transit (YRT, vivaNext)
Winter maintenance for regional roads

The Province of Ontario is responsible for --
Business support and closures
Colleges and universities
COVID-19 testing
Healthcare
Hospitals
LCBO
List of non-essential businesses
Schools

The Government of Canada is responsible for --
Access to credit
Business support
Canada Child Benefit
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canada Student Loans
Employee support
Employment Insurance (EI)
Foreign travel and support for Canadians abroad
Income tax

Many resources are available for people to stay informed and learn more about the different roles and responsibilities of the municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments in an emergency. The City has created a graphic to help break this information down for citizens who are looking for assistance from the government.

The City’s By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department is actively enforcing provincial COVID-19 regulations, including Ontario Regulation 263/20 -- Rules for Areas in Stage 2 / Red Control Zone as amended, with York Regional Police and York Region Public Health. To report infractions in Vaughan, contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. All recorded cases will be directed to By-law for investigation in priority sequence.

Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.

To receive the most recent updates and news as they happen, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For more information about City matters, including cancellations, disruptions and postponements, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.