Putting an end to the state of emergency and paving the way for a partial reopening in accordance with the new framework (February 8, 2021) On February 8, 2021, the Government of Ontario made the announcement that the State of Emergency that had been in place since January 13, 2021 will expire at 12:01 a.m.on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.This announcement came after the State of Emergency had been in existence since January 13, 2021.