Ontario government, which said it “isn’t necessary.”“A provincial policy isn’t necessary as local medical officers of health have the authority to institute the same policy the mayors requested under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act,” Ontario’s Health Ministry said in a statement.The ministry said implementing a mandatory mask rule at the local level would still ensure responsiveness without applying the same policy to regions in Ontario with few to no COVID-19 cases.“We strongly urge individuals to wear a mask or facial covering when physical distancing is a challenge,” the ministry’s statement continued.