TORONTO — As key public health and health system indicators continue to improve, the government of Ontario, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner.The next phase of measures will be eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m., bringing the total number of phases to a total of five.This is due to the fact that key public health and health system indicators are continuing to improve.