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Proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test to be required for seated dining at fast food restaurants Monday

On Oct. 15, the provincial government issued a new public health order, effective Oct. 18, that expands the requirement for a proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to seated dining at fast food restaurants
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Eating in a fast food restaurant? Starting Monday, Oct. 18, the province will require people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test

REGINA - Those going to fast food restaurants to sit down and eat will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as of Monday.

On Oct. 15, the provincial government issued a new public health order, effective Oct. 18, that expands the requirement for a proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to seated dining at fast food restaurants, liquor manufacturers conducting retail liquor sale, and liquor stores with an integrated permit that also hold a liquor restaurant or tavern permit.

Proof of vaccination or a negative test won’t be required for food pick-up or delivery, at food courts or for entering a premises to use the washroom.

The new public health order retains the requirement for show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for:

  • Restaurants, including restaurants in hotels or other lodgings;
  • Nightclubs, bars, taverns, and manufacturer hospitality suites, buses and other establishments and transportation licensed by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority for the sale and service of alcohol;
  • Liquor stores that have been issued standalone retail store permits issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority; and
  • Cannabis stores that have been issued standalone retail store permits by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
  • conference centres, meeting rooms and banquet facilities, except when being used for the purposes of a court or tribunal proceeding;
  • theatres;
  • cinemas;
  • bingo halls, casinos and other gaming establishments;
  • concerts;
  • live-music venues;
  • fitness centres and gyms; and 
  • facilities hosting sporting events where tickets are required that have GST charged on the ticket.

Businesses or organizations exempt from the order include:

  • retail businesses including grocery stores;
  • businesses holding an integrated liquor retail store permit that do not also hold a tavern or restaurant permit issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
  • businesses holding an integrated cannabis retail store permit issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
  • places of worship (including weddings/funerals/wakes);
  • personal services, health care services, professional services;
  • public libraries;
  • hotels or lodging including self-serve food options located within the hotel or other lodging;
  • facilities hosting amateur sporting events, including youth athletics and recreational leagues;
  • private gatherings at public venues (weddings/funerals/wakes/meetings); and
  • private gatherings at private residences.
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