Break the Chain of Transmission
The Ontario government has ordered all non-essential workplaces to close down to help break the chain of transmission of COVID-19.
The City of Markham will continue to deliver essential services that maintain public safety and fulfill legislative requirements.
City facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Programs and drop-ins have been cancelled. Our elected officials and staff are still hard at work, and will continue to provide essential services to our community.
We expect there will be some inconveniences during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak. We are doing everything we can to limit service disruptions. All services that protect the health and safety of our residents will be maintained during this time.
Together, we will do our part to help break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 in our community, and protect our seniors and vulnerable populations.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to our healthcare workers, those working on the front lines and our team in Markham’s Emergency Operations Centre who are working to help combat and get us through COVID-19.
The Markham Civic Centre is closed to the public until further notice. Please access select services online at markham.ca/OnlineServices.
The City of Markham has announced outdoor rental options for sports leagues, local organizations and permit holders, while following the Government of Ontario’s Framework for Reopening our Province, if the following criteria can be met:
- New! Maximum of 100 people per field.
- New! Team and league sports may now be practiced or played if:
- physical distancing measures can be met,
- games can be played without contact between players,
- there are maximum of 50 players per league, and
- teams only play against teams in their respective league.
- You obtain insurance coverage through the City of Markham and/or provide coverage through your insurance provider
- You follow all health and safety protocols established by the Province of Ontario and York Region Public Health
- You follow all Return to Play protocols established and/or provided to your group that is most closely related to your sport. To obtain a Return to Play protocol that most closely resembles your sport, please connect with our customer service representative.
- You have reviewed, acknowledged and signed all City of Markham waivers, indemnification and contract conditions related to COVID-19 prior to taking the field.
To obtain and/or reinstate a permit, please contact our customer service representative at rentalpermits@markham.ca or submit a rental request form.
