© Miller Thomson LLP 2021. To curb the spread of COVID-19, the government of Quebec ordered all non-essential businesses to close their doors until Jan. 11. The … The following regions have moved to Orange Zone: Below is a summary of the new measures in effect. Indoor gatherings are still prohibited, and bars remain closed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes. On Monday, Premier François Legault announced that all businesses and industries deemed "non-essential" will be closed until April 13 in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus, which now counts 628 confirmed cases in the province. Following a constant decline in the COVID-19 cases across the province, the Quebec government has announced an adjustment of the restrictions currently in place. Coronavirus: Quebec reopens non-essential businesses but curfew maintained. With COVID-19 cases still on an upward slope in the province, Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced during his Sunday briefing that non-essential businesses will remain closed until May 4. Re-opening of non-essential businesses in Quebec as of February 8th. Quebec Premier François Legault has decided to extend the closure of non-essential businesses to May 4th. 5. The rest of the province, including Montreal and Quebec City, remain in the “red” level and under an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. If you have any questions about our information practices or obligations under Canada's anti-spam laws, please contact us at privacy@millerthomson.com. Across Quebec on Monday, non-essential retail stores, personal-care salons and museums reopened following a strict lockdown in force since Christmas. One of Quebec's largest retailers, Simons, decided to push back the reopening of its nine brick-and-mortar stores in Quebec to May 19, instead of May 4. This publication may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety provided no alterations are made to the form or content. A woman dresses mannequins in a storefront window in Montreal, Sunday, February 7, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. Reopening of non-essential businesses and other COVID-19 measures lifted across Quebec. Advertisement Story continues below Residents in most of the province will be able to meet outside with up to three people from other households, while in orange zones, the limit will be increased to eight. . All non-essential businesses in Quebec are to remain closed until at least May 4, Premier François Legault announced during a press conference on Sunday. 4. Big Box stores will be allowed to sell essential goods such as groceries and pharmacy products. As of Feb. 8, stores, hair salons and museums will be allowed to reopen … © 2021 Miller Thomson LLP. Quebec preparing plan to reopen economy, ... Legault had shut down all businesses deemed “non-essential” in March and after initially considering a reopening … An essential business is a business that can remain open during the COVID-19 shutdown in Canada to provide necessary supplies and services. Legault had previously set a deadline of April 13, but explained that until positive cases are on a downward curve re-opening businesses would not be wise. Prior to this, it was stated all non-essential economic activities will be paused until at least April 13 , but that period of time has now been extended. Quebec Premier François Legault announced the loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday as the number of hospitalizations and daily cases decreases. Legault said businesses deemed non-essential will be closed until at least Jan. 11. Non-priority retail stores that offer computer and electronic equipment repair services, or stores that offer repair or equipment rental services or sports and outdoor recreation equipment can remain open, but only for such services. 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Quebec is also allowing people across the province to participate in outdoor activities with people outside their households. Reopening of non-essential businesses in Quebec and Lévis archyw | May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 | World Non-essential businesses can thus reopen after five weeks of closure. This publication is provided as an information service and may include items reported from other sources. Quebec reopens non-essential stores, salons and museums as COVID-19 restrictions ease. MONTREAL -- All non-essential businesses and services in the province of Quebec are shut down for at least another month, tentatively scheduled to re-open May 4, … The government continues to require anyone who can work from home to do so. Quebec … The measures appearing in bold represent changes effective February 8, 2021: In accordance with the reopening of non-essential businesses, the CNESST has made available a new toolkit to help employers ensure compliance with the newest directives. On March 17, the Ontario government declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. All rights reserved. Quebec has been under lockdown since … The reopening of non-essential stores and businesses in the Montreal area, which was scheduled to begin May 11, has been pushed back for the second time to May 25. Under Quebec’s original plan, non-essential businesses in Montreal were supposed to reopen May 11, but that date has now been delayed a week. Quebec has been under lockdown since December 25, 2020. Non-essential services will remain closed until May 4. Quebec Premier François Legault announced that non-essential businesses, hair salons and museums would be allowed to open across the province starting … Non-essential stores, Orange Zone restaurants to reopen in Quebec Premier François Legault Tuesday announces the easing of some COVID-19 … And while the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has dropped in recent weeks, the government has said it's still too early to remove measures such as the nighttime, provincewide curfew. In … On March 24, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 82/20, the Ontario government ordered the closing of all non-essential places of business, effective at 11:59 p.m.on that day. In six, less populated regions, including the Gaspe peninsula and the Saguenay area north of Quebec City, gyms and in-person dining were also permitted to reopen. During the daily public briefing about the coronavirus situation in Quebec, the Premier was accompanied by the Minister for the Economy and Innovation, Pierre Fitzgibbon, to talk about the current state of the local economy. No list will be provided by the government – retailers must use their best judgement. The government has released its list of Quebec essential services that will remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Information concerning the opening or closure of businesses varies by area of activity and the colour of the alert level in the region where they are situated. Closure of non-essential businesses for a period of 2 weeks, from December 25 to January 10 inclusively. The province adding 19 additional death on Sunday, for a total of 94. Simons postpones reopening. Here is a list of what's permitted to remain open … Non-essential stores and hair salons in Quebec that have been closed since Christmas are allowed to reopen as of Monday. "Some of our hospitals are at the limit of their capacity." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 8, 2021. The six, less-populated regions moved into the lower, “orange” pandemic-alert level on Monday, and the curfew's start was pushed back to 9:30 p.m. Hospitalizations rose by six, to 969, and 160 people were in intensive care, an increase of two. Restaurants in orange zones will only be allowed to seat two adults and their children at each table, and reservations will be mandatory to facilitate contact tracing and to prevent people from outside the region from travelling for a dinner out. Classes across most of the province were permitted to resume at 50 per cent capacity, while in the six outlying regions, they could open fully as long as physical distancing was maintained. Yellow, orange and red zones: All businesses can open and can sell all products (including essential AND non-essential) In "Special emergency measures zones" until April 25, 2021: - "Non-essential" businesses will and the sale of "essential" products will be permitted. However, for those in Red Zone regions, the measures have not changed significantly. Quebec reported its lowest daily infection count in weeks on Monday as non-essential retail stores, personal-care salons and museums reopened across the province following a strict lockdown. Non-essential businesses that reopened have been shut again and activities that resumed have been ordered to stop in the Campbellton-Dalhousie region. An 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will remain in … Premier François Legault says Quebec businesses, museums and hair salons will be allowed to open on Feb. 8, but the curfew will remain in place across the province. Non-essential businesses such as stores, museums and hair dressers will be allowed to reopen as of February 8. In a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Premier François Legault announced that non-essential Quebec businesses would once again close their doors between December 25 and January 10, inclusively. Legault said all non-essential businesses across the province will be closed from Christmas until at least Jan. 10, meaning Boxing Day is cancelled. "The virus is still very present in Quebec," the premier said in a statement. Melina Giubilaro reports. As of February 8 th, some of the measures which have been in place for the last four weeks have been lifted. Economic sectors covered by the closure order (COVID-19) Businesses and stores have adopted measures in response to the health crisis according to the alert level in force. In short, from February 8, 2021: Quebec is entering a pivotal phase in the fight against COVID-19, Premier Francois Legault said Sunday as he extended the closure of non-essential businesses in the province until May 4. Quebec reported 853 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, including two that occurred in the past 24 hours. February 3, 2021. Non-regulated health professionals are also permitted to resume business. In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the government has made it mandatory for "non-essential" businesses to close temporarily. Quebec also introduces “Panier Bleu” to promote local businesses. Across Quebec on Monday, non-essential retail stores, personal-care salons and museums reopened following a strict lockdown in force since Christmas. As of February 8th, some of the measures which have been in place for the last four weeks have been lifted. The Quebec government is allowing non-essential businesses to reopen on Monday, including hair salons and businesses. - Online or telephone purchases and delivery remain permitted. Miller Thomson LLP uses your contact information to send you information electronically on legal topics, seminars, and firm events that may be of interest to you. May 27: The province partially rolled back its reopening plan in northern New Brunswick after a cluster of new cases emerged.