Tag: Christian Dubé

Quebec to Relax Masking Mandate in April, End Other Measures Early

Quebec is planning to lift its mask mandate in public spaces by mid-April and remove most other COVID-19 measures earlier than previously announced. The Quebec government said in a March 2 release that as of March 12, all public places can return to 100 percent capacity and resume normal business hours, with no table capacity limits…


Quebec to Reopen Restaurant Dining Rooms on Jan. 31, Allow Small Private Gatherings

Quebec will start to lift some COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 31, reopening restaurant dining rooms, as some restaurant and bar owners are mulling over reopening their businesses in defiance of the public health measures. Gyms, bars, and entertainment venues in the province have been closed since December 2021, as have restaurant dining rooms. Private gatherings…


Quebec Announces Tougher New COVID-19 Measures

Quebec announced on Dec. 20 that the province is bringing back tougher new COVID-19 measures in efforts to curb an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. In a virtual press conference, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation “critical” and announced the province will close bars, movie theatres, and other entertainment venues as of 5…


Quebec Closes Bars, Theatres as Part of New COVID-19 Measures

Quebec announced on Dec. 20 that the province is bringing back tougher new COVID-19 measures in efforts to curb an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. In a virtual press conference, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation “critical” and announced the province will close bars, movie theatres, and other entertainment venues as of 5…


Amid Staffing Shortages, Quebec Extends Mandatory Vaccination Deadline for Health Workers

The Quebec government has conceded to a one-month extension of its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers, giving them until Nov. 15 to receive the shot needed to stay on their jobs. Health care workers were previously given until Oct. 15 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or face suspension without pay. Quebec Health Minister…


Quebec Extends Mandatory Vaccination Deadline for Health Workers to Nov. 15

The Quebec government has conceded to a one-month extension of its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers, giving them until Nov. 15 to receive the shot needed to stay on their jobs. Health care workers were previously given until Oct. 15 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or face suspension without pay. Quebec Health Minister…