Calgary 
Calgary has made temporary Face Coverings mandatory on public transit, public vehicles (for-hire) and in all public indoor spaces, including the City of Calgary buildings beginning August 1, 2020.
The city council voted to pass Bylaw (BYLAW NUMBER 26M2020) that requires all members of the public to wear face coverings in indoor public premises and public vehicles.
Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Tom Sampson said, “If you are in an indoor public space, please wear a face covering. This is not about enforcement, it is about educating people first. We’re trying to get the public to comply during what could be a worsening situation that may be coming if we can’t respond within the next six to eight weeks.”
Under the bylaw, business operators or owners are required to display signage in public entryways of the business or vehicle. Failure to wear a face covering where required or failure to display prescribed signage can result in a penalty of $50 to $200.
Businesses are not expected to deny services as not everyone is required to wear a face covering.
Exceptions to the face coverings bylaw include:
- Children under 2 years of age
- People with underlying medical conditions or disabilities inhibiting their ability to wear a face covering
- People who are unable to place, use or remove a face covering safely without assistance
- People who are eating or drinking at a public premises that offers food or beverage services
- People engaging in an athletic or fitness activity
- People who are caregiving for or accompanying a person with a disability where wearing a face covering would hinder the accommodation of the person’s disability
- People who have temporarily removed their face covering where doing so is necessary to provide or receive a service (for example, a visit to the dentist)
The city says the city will focus on educating Calgarians on the importance of wearing face coverings in indoor public spaces and public vehicles, rather than enforcement.
