06 May 2020 – Modification of measures as schools and other sectors open

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Education, Finance/Economy, Social Services
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Reopening schools
Level of Jurisdiction: Quebec
Lead People/Agency: Quebec government

Overview: Reopening of schools institutions (under various forms : supervisions, pedagogical activities, etc.) excepted for the metropolitan community of Montréal ;
It must be insured that pupils and students groups doest not exceed 15 individuals ; Reopening of childcare facilities excepted for the metropolitan community of Montréal ;
Restriction measures concerning manufacturing, building and supplying sectors to be abrogated excepted for the metropolitan community of Montréal ;
Emergency childcare services to be abrogated excepted for the metropolitan community of Montréal ;
The health minister is authorized to undertake any modification of these measures
Full details here: https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/sante-services-sociaux/publications-adm/lois-reglements/decret-505-2020.pdf?1588805763

Type of Justification: Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation
Evidence/Justification: The “current COVID19 situation” allows restriction measures relief