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WATCH: Capacity limits increased for some indoor/outdoor venues

Larger crowds will be allowed at indoor and outdoor spaces where proof of vaccination is required

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced today the province will be easing capacity restrictions for some settings. 

Effective September 25, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., capacity limits will be increased in many of the indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required. Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres; sporting events; concerts, theatres and cinemas; racing venues (e.g., horse racing); and commercial and film television productions with studio audiences will be increased to up to 50 per cent capacity or 10,000 people (whichever is less) for indoor events.

For certain outdoor event venues where patrons stand, capacity limits will increase to up to 75 per cent capacity or 15,000 people (whichever is less). For certain outdoor event venues where patrons are seated, capacity limits will be increased to up to 75 per cent capacity or 30,000 people (whichever is less).

In addition, proof of vaccination will now be required in outdoor settings where the normal maximum capacity is 20,000 people or more.