The fight to combat COVID-19 continues
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All levels of
government are responding to the global pandemic
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’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.
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.
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