Research

This fall, The ArQuives is open on a very limited basis, following the guidance of public health and government authorities on the evolving COVID-19 situation.  Researchers and volunteers are required to schedule appointments well in advance to work in person.  We anticipate reopening fully by January 2022, depending on the changing impact of COVID-19 in Toronto and Ontario – and won’t that be a relief.

In the meantime, you will be asked to follow all Government of Ontario guidelines while at The ArQuives:

• Masks are mandatory at all times, and will be available at the door, along with hand sanitizer.
• Please practice physical distancing: keep two metres between yourself and others.
• Please follow all posted directional or instructional signs
• Visitor guidelines based on the recommendations of the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health will be shared in advance with everyone who has arranged time as a volunteer or researcher

VACCINATION POLICY

As of October 4, 2021, we have updated our policies to ensure the health and safety of all our staff, volunteers and researchers.

• The ArQuives expects staff, researchers and volunteers working onsite to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• We will require acceptable proof of full vaccination. “Full vaccination” is defined as two doses of any of the Health Canada approved vaccines.
  • To be exempt from Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements, anyone age 12 and up must provide a written document from a physician or a nurse practitioner on official letterhead stating that there is a medical reason for the exemption.
• Requests for accommodation based on protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.