Coalition Inclusion Quebec, a group that backed hijab-wearing teachers during the Superior Court hearings, has announced it will challenge the ruling at the Quebec Court of Appeal. Capacity in houses of worship will be limited to 25 people. Reaction continues to pour in about the 8 p.m. curfew returning to Montreal and Laval. The most recent 5 p.m. press conference, just this Tuesday, contained new measures for Montreal and other red zones. Political analyst Tom Mulcair weighs in. Now that the long Easter weekend is over, it's back to reality for us in Quebec — a reality that includes the fact that François Legault will hold a press conference at 5 p.m. on April 6, a time that is, at this point, synonymous with a grave announcement . Wednesday was an unusual day that shows region Outaouais report highest cases of … CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter. Quebec's government, which usually saves its most urgent COVID-19 news for rare 5 p.m. press conferences, has scheduled a second one in a week, on Thursday, amid reports of a skyrocketing caseload in Quebec City. 99,802 talking about this. Just 90 minutes later, at 8:18, his schedule went out again with the 5:00 event included. Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press. The decision to hold Thursday's press conference appears to have been made quickly. Premier Legault announced new restrictions for several regions in the province as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. Photo by John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette Article content The Tuesday press conference show only new measures being put in place for Montreal and other red zones. In the meantime, you can follow all our coverage via the coronavirus page. Canada’s 2021 tax deadline is still April 30. Schools and essential businesses were closed last week. Schedule. Premier François Legault said in a press conference Tuesday that this is one of two rules the province can afford to ease as its COVID-19 rates continue to stay, more or less, on a plateau. In a press conference this afternoon, Premier François Legault said that, based on the daily numbers of new COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, Quebec appears to be resisting the third wave of the pandemic. MONTREAL -- Just hours before Legault's event was announced, the Parti Québécois criticized the CAQ government for its high-profile press conferences, saying these are not supposed to be "a chance to show off. Health Minister Christian Dubé says one in four Quebecers have received their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine. Also on Wednesday, Ontario declared a new state of emergency and issued a 28-day stay-at-home order as caseloads there continue to grow quickly. Boris Johnson is to lead an Easter Monday coronavirus press conference later today, with major announcements expected. Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters he's working on a letter with his counterparts in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. The two leaders have not met in person since 2019, months before the coronavirus pandemic struck Canada. Député de L'Assomption et premier ministre du Québec In a press conference this afternoon, Quebec Premier François Legault told Quebecers to manage their expectations regarding the lifting of the curfew and other lockdown measures after Feb. 8. Updated January 31, 2021 8:17 pm. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Francois Legault held a press conference on Monday to announce the joint financing of a new battery plant in Quebec operated by the electric bus manufacturer Lion, La Presse reports. The notwithstanding clause allows governments to adopt laws that violate Canadians' fundamental freedoms such as freedom of thought and religion. Some could go back into the red category or Quebec could roll back curfews to 8 p.m. from the current 9:30 p.m. The decision to hold Thursday's press conference appears to have been made quickly. Legault noted that Ontario, which has 1.7 times Quebec’s population, has more than three times as many people hospitalized as Quebec. Does the CAQ government have an unfair advantage with their press conferences? Subban tests positive for coronavirus, fighting to get back, Caught on cam: Humpback whale spotted off Victoria harbour, Nature lovers flock to Que. Quebec City is already in a 10-day lockdown with schools and non-essential businesses closed, announced in another 5 p.m. press conference last week. Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8:40PM EDT, Last Updated Friday, April 9, 2021 9:35AM EDT, Montreal, Laval going back to 8 p.m. curfew while four other Quebec cities extend lockdown. 46 593 en parlent. We will have to close them for a time. Premier of Québec. Montreal police arrested seven people and doled out more than 100 tickets to people flouting COVID-19 public health guidelines after an anti-curfew protest devolved. Many of them will be in place for four weeks, until Feb. 8. The press conference will be held in Montreal, which is a fairly unusual move for Premier François Legault, but it's less uncommon when the National Assembly is on a break, which is the case this week. Legault said hospitals are under too much pressure with COVID-19 patients for him to let businesses stay open. 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There was, however, a "but." I’ll be back tomorrow with another live blog. Dubé and Premier François Legault are scheduled to hold a 5 p.m. press conference today. Premier. COVID-19 press briefings. Premier François Legault wrote about the modifications on his Facebook page Wednesday, saying that the purpose of the meaure is to 'prevent the transmission of the virus.'. The start of the curfew moves from 9:30 to 8 p.m. My previous COVID-19 live blogs are available here. 'What's important to understand is that the mask is obligatory when we can't respect a two-metre distance,' says Quebec Premier François Legault. As for Quebec's curfew, the premier suggested the situation is a bit more complex. A press release was released on Monday night announcing Premier Francois Legault, Health Minister Christian Dube and head of Public Health Horacio Arruda … I’ll have live coverage and a live video feed here. As the nation continues with the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr Johnson is due to make announcements on the roadmap out of lockdown, Covid passports, foreign travel, and the recently announced twice weekly testing for everyone in England. Quebec Premier François Legault has made a late adjustment to his daily agenda and has added a 5 pm announcement amid rising COVID-19 cases in the province.. On Tuesday, the premier confirmed the province has entered the third wave of the pandemic and said it was driven by five Quebec regions: Outaouais, La Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City), Bas-St-Laurent, Chaudiere-Appalaches, and … Legault added that the government considered bringing the curfew in Montreal back to 8 p.m. from 9:30 p.m., and he did not rule out a return to 8 p.m. if there is an increase in cases. Quebec is extending emergency measures for three regions as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gain steam in the province. Abrahams will … Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic on Jan. 28, 2021 at the legislature in Quebec City. Team. On Wednesday, the Outaouais region also saw its highest ever number of new COVID-19 cases. Some French-language media outlets reported Wednesday night that public health officials in Quebec City are very alarmed as they prepare to announce what's reportedly the worst ever single-day increase of cases in that region. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams is hosting a Press Conference today to provide a COVID-19 update and National Clean-up update. Health Apr 14 He cautioned that the variants of the virus are still present, however, and it’s likely that they will make up the majority of new cases by May. Que. 2:14 Coronavirus: François Legault to announce changes to COVID-19 restrictions. MONTREAL — Quebec residents will have to wait until Tuesday to learn of pending changes to the government's latest COVID-19 public health protocols, the province's premier announced as he cautioned the current rules would remain in place for at least another week. “It is time to act on the science,” epidemiologist Nima Machouf said at a press conference this morning. A Saturday-morning Facebook post from Francois Legault said he intends to unveil changes to the province's current … Read the latest on this story here The city's public health spokesman hasn't responded to a request for comment on the broader situation. 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Selena Ross Health officials in Quebec say hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased by 22 to 662, and 181 people are in intensive care — an increase of nine from Friday. The Thursday press conference was added to Legault’s daily schedule on Wednesday at 8:18 p.m. Quebec City is already in a ten-day lockdown. Premier François Legault wrote about the modifications on his Facebook page Wednesday, saying that the purpose of the meaure is to 'prevent the transmission of the virus.' "Yes, we could have done better," Quebec Premier François Legault said of his government's response to the COVID-19 crisis during a news conference this week. The last-minute press conference was announced Wednesday evening, and the province has so far given no indication of what leaders will address. Late Monday afternoon, the province announced that Premier François Legault would be speaking on Tuesday at 5 p.m., along with Health Minister … ", The opposition party asked the government to begin releasing its new written rules in writing ahead of every verbal announcement in order to keep focus and help journalists do their jobs. Following up on my earlier live coverage, here’s our full story, by Jesse Feith, on Premier François Legault’s press conference this afternoon. LISTEN ON CJAD 800 RADIO: Does the CAQ government have an unfair advantage with their press conferences? Quebec Premier Francois Legault answers a question during press conference in Montreal Tuesday April 6, 2021. Premier François Legault said the stricter measures, which he described as "shock therapy," will begin Saturday. By Jacob Serebrin The Canadian Press Posted January 30, 2021 12:51 pm . 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Premier François Legault has announced the curfew in Montreal and Laval will be pushed back to 9:30 p.m. starting next Monday, given the improving situation in the province's two largest cities. ‘Frenzy’ of hook-jawed sea worms spotted swarming off South Carolina, Israel examining cases of heart inflammation in people who received Pfizer COVID-19 shot, Hooked-jaw sea worms spotted off South Carolina coast, Saskatoon mom warns families about irreversible parental leave error, QC woman dies of blood clot after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine, More Quebec healthcare workers getting vaccinated after ministerial decree, Pride flag won’t fly at Halton Catholic schools. Students will move to full-time online learning. UPDATE: Montreal, Laval going back to 8 p.m. curfew while four other Quebec cities extend lockdown. What if you don’t make it? Député de L'Assomption et premier ministre du Québec I’ll have live coverage and a live video feed here. 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