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The Ontario government has released a three-stage plan for reopening the economy, but details are still vague about which businesses will be able to open and when.

“Today, our experts are telling us that we’re in the peak. How long this peak lasts remains to be seen, but now, thanks to all of you – thanks to the heroic efforts of our frontline workers – we’re now in the position to start working towards reopening,” said Premier Doug Ford.

“This framework is a roadmap – it will guide our collective decision-making, it lays out the threshold we need to hit, the targets we need to work towards.

“Let me be crystal clear – as long as this virus remains a threat to Ontario, we will continue to take every precaution necessary,” Ford said. “I won’t set hard dates until we’re ready – because the virus travels at its own speed.”

The document, called “A Framework for Reopening our Province,” outlines the principles that will be used in reopening decisions and says each stage will last two to four weeks, depending on its success in preventing new outbreaks. There are no dates attached to the stages, and businesses are only described in general terms. The document does not say which stage would include schools and daycares reopening.

In Stage 1, “select workplaces” that can immediately modify their operations to meet physical-distancing requirements, such as using curb-side pickup or delivery, will be allowed to open. Some outdoor spaces such as parks will be opened, and a greater number of people will be allowed to attend events such as funerals. Hospitals will start rescheduling some surgeries and other postponed medical services.