24 March 2020 – Ministry of Health outlines authorized business activities, others to close

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Private Sector and Businesses, Executive Office, Supply Chains
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Gatherings, businesses, and services
Level of Jurisdiction: Quebec
Lead People/Agency: Minister of Health and Social Services (Danielle McCann)

Overview: Suspension of all non-authorized workplaces activities (exception : authorized activities, online business, and necessary activities for economic recovery)
Full details here: https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/sante-services-sociaux/publications-adm/lois-reglements/Decret-223-2020.pdf?1585098631

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat