Nearly 5,000 Layoffs at Cineplex after Ontario Lockdown

A Cineplex representative states the company has temporarily laid off nearly 5,000 part-time employees due to the closures of its' Ontario movie theatres in order to tackle the cascade of the Omicron variant.

Spokeswoman Sarah Van Lange claims Canada’s largest movie chain will bring employees back to work “once and for all” as soon as Ontario restrictions are lifted.

The new COVID-19 public health measures announced by Ontario's Premier 'Doug Ford' on Monday, January 3rd, resulted in the closure of 67 Cineplex theatres along with indoor concert venues, museums, galleries, and other attractions.

The provincial restrictions also require restaurants and bars to halt indoor dining and cease selling alcohol after 10 p.m.

The policies meant to curb the province’s soaring COVID-19 cases are expected to remain in place until January 26th, at the very least.

The Toronto-based company claims to offer full refunds to customers who had booked tickets in advance.