coronavirus outbreak drags on, face masks have become a ubiquitous accessory for millions of Canadians.For a long time, health officials advised against wearing a mask in public places — that is, until mid-May, when chief medical officer Dr.
Theresa Tam changed her stance and officially recommended people wear either a medical or homemade mask in spaces where physical distancing is not possible.Meanwhile, several municipal leaders — like Markham, Ont., Mayor Frank Scarpitti — are calling on their provincial counterparts to make masks mandatory in all public settings.Scarpitti said he wants to see retailers and personal service shops implement a “no mask, no service” policy.Business law experts like Richard Powers, a University of Toronto.