COVID-19: What’s open in Saskatchewan and what’s closed

The Government of Saskatchewan has ordered some businesses to close to fight the potential spread of COVID-19, while allowing some businesses to remain in operation.

Here’s what’s closed so far:

Restaurants, food courts, cafeterias, cafes, bistros or similar facilities (Exceptions are: Takeout with two-metre distancing between customers during pickup; drive-through food services; delivery of food products; and, soup kitchens, not-for-profit community kitchens and religious kitchens with two-metre distancing between tables.
Tattooists
Hairdressers
Barbers
Acupuncturists
Acupressurists
Cosmetologists
Electrologists
Estheticians
Manicurists
Pedicurists
Suntanning parlours
Relaxation masseuses
Facilities performing body piercing, bone grafting or scarification services.
Fitness centres
Casinos
Bingo halls
Arenas
Curling rinks
Swimming pools
Galleries
Theatres
Museums
Dental, optometrist, chiropractic, registered massage therapy and podiatry clinics (except for non-elective procedures).
Clothing stores
Shoe stores
Flower shops
Sporting good and adventure stores
Vaping supply shops
Boat, ATV, or snowmobile retailers
Gift, book, or stationery stores
Jewelry and accessory stores
Toy stores
Music, electronic and entertainment stores
Pawn shops
Travel agencies.

Here’s what the government is allowing to stay open:

Retail Services

Grocery and other food stores
Pharmacies
Convenience stores
Hardware, home supply and appliance stores
Funeral homes, cremation and cemeteries
Restaurants (take out or delivery only)
Hotels, motels, shared rental units and similar facilities, including student residences
Cleaners, drycleaners and laundromats
Medical supplies and services
Pet food stores and supplies
Movers
Work equipment (safety and protection)
Automotive dealers, auto repair and autobody shops
Stores selling beer, wine, liquor or cannabis products
Gas stations, diesel, propane and heating fuel providers
Businesses that supply office products and services
Rental and leasing services
Professional services including lawyers and para‐legals, engineers and translators
Land registration services and real estate agent services
Businesses providing security services including private security guards, monitoring or surveillance equipment and services
Businesses providing staffing services, including temporary help

Critical Public Services

Health care and public health workers
Occupations in health and social services
Pre‐hospital and emergency services (i.e. paramedics, dispatchers)
Private professional resources offices (health network)
Pharmacies
Dentistry (emergency services)
Optometry (emergency services)
Physiotherapy (emergency services)
Laboratories and specimen collection centres
Caregivers
Medical facilities (emergency services)
Businesses that provide products and/or services that support the health sector or that provide health services
Private seniors’ residences and services
Home services for seniors, the disabled and the vulnerable
Specialized resources in accommodation (i.e. domestic violence, homelessness, addictions)
811 and 911 call centre workers
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Blood Services
Production, supply and distribution of drugs, vaccines and pharmaceutical goods and medical equipment, including laboratory and research centres

Transportation and Logistics

Public transport and transport of people
Airports and any associated maintenance workers
Transport, storage and distribution of goods
Road construction and maintenance
Service stations and mechanical repair of motor vehicles, trucks and specialized equipment for industries
Taxis, ridesharing and paratransit services
Postal, courier and parcel delivery services
Businesses engaged in or supporting the operation, maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure (i.e. railways, dams, bridges, highways, erosion control structures, etc.)

Government and Community Services

Educators and support staff for emergency child care
Online higher education
Training related to jobs and critical public services
Providers of goods and services for vulnerable citizens
Food inspection
Waste collection/disposal
Air ambulance, STARS
Suicide prevention services
Support services for victims of domestic violence
Income security and social security
All utilities (i.e. power, gas, water/wastewater, telephone) and service providers
Resources deemed essential by the municipalities (i.e. administration, public workers, etc.)
Animal shelters

Law Enforcement, Public Safety and First Responders

Police services, including the distribution of emergency calls
Fire services
Corrections
Special constables
Security agencies
Legal and professional services that support the legal and justice system
Civil security, coroners and pathology
Forest firefighters and all types of professionals supporting civil security operations
Courthouse (staff required to maintain minimum operations)
Communication services
Professional and social services that support the legal and justice system
911 call centre workers
Hazardous material responders from government and the private sector
Workers, including contracted vendors, who maintain digital infrastructure supporting law enforcement and emergency service options

Banking and Financial Services

Financial services
Insurance services
Payroll services
Accounting services
Financial market services

Production, Processing and Manufacturing and the Supporting Supply Chains

Production, processing and supply chains of the mining sector
Production, processing and supply chains of the forestry sector
Production, processing and supply chains of the energy and oil and gas sectors
Production, processing and supply chains of the agriculture sector, including animal care
Production, processing and supply chains of the manufacturing sector
Businesses, facilities and services that support and carry out the two‐way movement of essential goods within integrated North American and Global supply chains

Media and Telecommunications

Telecommunications (network and equipment)
Cable distributors
Information Communication Technology
National media
Local media

Construction Including Maintenance and Repair

Construction firms
Services performed by trades people, residential and commercial installation services and landscaping services
Rental equipment
Building maintenance, repair and housekeeping