given that everybody agrees that the current bump in cases is being driven by family get-togethers and religious observances, such as thanksgiving, which coincides with columbus day in canada, it's unclear why anybody would expect closing bars would make any difference.
ontario has a large south asian population, and their "diwali" festival is likely the next super-spreading event, unless the authorities take steps to shut it down - which they, of course, will not.
it's easier to just blame it on the sinners.