COVID-19 Resource Page
Tools for Reopening

The following collection of documents and links is updated regularly with information to help parks, recreation and sport organizations navigate current restrictions and phased reopening in Ontario. If you would like to contribute a resource, you can use the PRO Knowledge Hub, or email pro@prontario.org.

Organizations must follow all regulations under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act regarding the operation of facilities, as well as any guidance provided by local public health units.

The resources and tools here come from different jurisdictions and may not apply in your region. 

This website and the materials included here have been prepared as an informational service for our members and other stakeholders.  Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the content, no one should act upon the information provided without a thorough examination of all legislation, regulation and local bylaw. You are always urged to work with local public health when creating plans and developing procedures.

Latest Resources

City of Toronto - Community Recreation Cleaning Guide

City of Toronto - Operational Guide for Reopening Recreation Centres

Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc - Reopening Ice Facilities

City of Belleville - Reopening Communications Guide

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Reopening Frameworks for the Recreation Sector +

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Important Websites

Government of Canada
Government of Ontario

Municipal World

What is PRO Doing?

Prior to the Province declaring a state of emergency, PRO had made the difficult decision not to hold the 2020 Educational Forum and Trade Show. The Annual General Meeting, scheduled for March 26, 2020, has also been postponed and will happen via web-conference on June 18, 2020. PRO has also closed its physical office, opting instead for staff to work from home Monday to Thursday. PRO Senior Staff including CEO Cathy Denyer, and Directors Marion Price and Diane English are available five days per week. All PRO staff can still be reached by phone and email.

We ask for your patience as we explore our options to continue to provide you, our valued members, with opportunities for education and networking in a safe and healthy environment. We will be reaching out to all Forum registered delegates, exhibitors and sponsors regarding next steps very soon. We also continue to support organizations planning to hold HIGH FIVE trainings over the coming months.

PRO is also in contact with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to provide them with information about the impact on our sector. Additionally, PRO, along with allied organizations like AMO, is calling on the government to extend the deadline for current regulatory postings.

As things have been changing daily, PRO is assessing the best way it can support its members. Your best source for information continues to be local public health, and the Ministry of Health website. However, as developments happen, PRO will be proactively providing information to its members either through teleconferences or email.

National Advocacy

The CPRA has also been actively monitoring the impacts on the sector, providing resources and advocating the federal government for sector aid and support. See below for links to their national advocacy work. 

CPRA Activity Update - April 16, 2020
Briefing Note on COVID-19 Federal Aid Package
Summary of Federal Government Wage Subsidy Program
Recreation and Sport Recovery Program
COVID-19 Webpage