June 1 reopening includes pools, gyms, and restaurants: read the full Phase 2 plan here

The Manitoba government will proceed with Phase 2 in restoring Manitoba's economy and services starting on June 1.

In making the announcement, Premier Brian Pallister thanked Manitobans for providing input on the draft plan announced on May 21. Pallister says the province received more than 5,200 questions and survey feedback forms since that time. 77 percent of respondents said they definitely or somewhat agree that Phase One of Manitoba’s roadmap was an appropriate, well-considered first step in restoring services safely in the province.

The plan for Phase Two was revised from the original draft document, released May 21, based on input from the public and businesses, as well as additional input from public health officials. Changes include:
• detailed guidance for post-secondary educational institutions and vocational colleges;
• removing occupancy limits for therapeutic and health-care services;
• detailed guidance for senior’s clubs;
• additional details on requirements for the safe operation of splash pads;
• updated guidance for community centres;
• the reopening of arts and cultural activities, such as dance, art and theatre;
• clarifications on the opening of bars, beverage rooms, brew pubs, micro-brewers and distilleries to allow sites that do not serve food to open, as well as updated guidance from public health that all patrons must be seated at tables and stand-up service is not allowed; and
• detailed public health guidelines for film productions.

The premier continued to encourage vigilance on the part of all Manitobans in the fight against COVID-19 by continuing to social distance and following other measures to keep people safe.

"I will mention in each of these categories there have been developed in partnership with the various organizations' strict protocols that must be followed so that we maintain the discipline necessary to keep ourselves safe. This is what our small businesses want so that they can remain open and attract their customers back to their operations."