Ontario Lifts Mask Mandate for Most Public Spaces

Ontario Premier Doug Ford smiles as he removes his mask before making an announcement during a press conference in Toronto on March 3, 2022. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Ontarians no longer need to wear masks in schools, retail settings, and most other public places starting today.

Premier Doug Ford thanked residents in a Twitter post on March 21, saying their cooperation has led Ontario to this new stage of exiting the COVID-19 pandemic.