He explained that the government’s goal was to reduce crowds which are a factor in the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Provincial regulations will be amended to allow the use of playing fields, but outdoor gatherings remain prohibited.
Faced with the uncontrolled rise in COVID-19 cases, Ontario on Friday ordered the population to stay at home for six weeks, severely limiting interprovincial travel and giving more power to the police to enforce health measures.
Doug Ford asks parents to respect physical distancing and wear a mask.
The mayor of Brampton, a suburb of Toronto, did not agree with the measure announced Friday.
Patrick Brown had signaled, also on Twitter, that he was going to consult the municipal council and the legal services of the City to see if the Municipality could refuse to apply an order of the province.
The mayor immediately thanked the prime minister for backing down, but hinted that discussions should take place about other outdoor facilities that allow exercise.
