Local contractors say their industry is in turmoil because few can agree on what constitutes essential work for home renovations, and many complain they can't get a straight answer from the province. - Ryan Mallough, Canadian Federation of Independent BusinessBut according to provincial guidelines, all residential renovation work including landscaping is considered essential. Contractor Steeven Severe, 28, interprets the rules as allowing only essential, ongoing jobs such as unfinished kitchen and primary bathroom renovations. But he said other contractors dialled the same number and were told that applies only to jobs started before April 17. (Scott MacRitchie)Employees confused, tooThe ministry clarified to CBC that even jobs agreed to or started after April 17 can go ahead.

Source: CBC News April 27, 2021 07:52 UTC