Provinces like British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick have announced plans to re-open restaurants after closing them in mid-March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Owners are eager to open their doors to the public as the COVID-19 outbreak has caused massive profit losses in the restaurant industry.
In fact, new data collected by Ipsos shows roughly 26 per cent of Canadian restaurants won’t have the funds to re-open. In an effort to make restaurants as safe as possible, industry leaders are recommending various safety measures be implemented.
Per instruction from the B.C. government, for example, “high-touch” areas will need to be frequently cleaned, and physical barriers like plexiglass will be advised to maintain physical