The opposition also approved $2.6 billion in allocations which included money essential to pay for several of the emergency measures in place, such as the free daycare for essential-service workers. Those news conferences, delivered from a makeshift studio in Hydro-Québec's headquarters, are part of Ice Storm lore. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. “The youth of today are citizens of the world,” said Boulos. “I would say for the most part, they’re just ambivalent about it,” said Quinn. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. “Today we are entering a new stage in this battle against the coronavirus,” said Premier François Legault during a news conference in Quebec City. Wouldn’t put it past Qc graffiti artists stricken the town with these. His government doesn't technically need the support of the opposition. The clients have been connected to at least eight other workplace outbreaks. The Prime Minister and the Premier discussed the significant economic impacts of the blockades on businesses, farmers, passengers, and communities in Quebec and across Canada. But he said the potential situation he feared when restrictions were loosened in fact came to pass. Nobody expected the situation to turn worse in Lévis than Laval almost overnight, Legault added. So Premier Legault news conference with his health minister and public health director is now Wed., Jan. 6 at 5 p.m. #CJAD800 — Shuyee Lee (@sleeCJAD) January … Help support our local journalism by subscribing to the Montreal Gazette here. His decisive leadership has earned him praise from even his harshest critics, not to mention his rivals in the National Assembly. Introducing 5 FP Newsletters: Energy, Economy, Investor, Work and Finance, Financial Post: Introducing 5 Newsletters, Legault puts Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau 'on pause'. We encountered an issue signing you up. "Maybe. Last week, while his health minister, Danielle McCann, was warning of the imminent dangers posed by the spread of COVID-19, Legault downplayed the risks of the outbreak to Quebecers. QUEBEC — Premier François Legault slapped additional emergency COVID-19 restrictions on Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau Wednesday, rolling the curfew back to 8 p.m. and closing non-essential businesses and schools until at least April 12. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What I say to you today can change tomorrow.”. Breadcrumb Trail Links. That's almost unheralded in peace time. Legault's new, proactive approach is in sharp contrast to his initial response to the declaration of the pandemic, just days ago. Is Quebec's mixed messaging on COVID-19 leading to defiance of directives? 7:07. © 2021 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Opinions – 04/11/21. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. But despite that, Bouchard decided the public needed to be kept as fully informed as possible. ... Watch Legault's full speech. Legault has a majority. We will apply them. Premier François Legault is flanked by public health director Horacio Arruda, left, and Health Minister Christian Dubé on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the legislature in Quebec City. Legault conceded many small businesses just getting back on their feet are in for a shock. Outdoor activities are allowed, but only for people living at the same address or a group of no more than eight with distancing. His government tabled a budget that completely ignored warnings from economists that growth would be weaker this year because of the virus. We are just a few days into this COVID-19 crisis, and Quebec Premier François Legault has come across as a calm, decisive and trustworthy "père de famille. Last August, an outbreak at a Quebec City karaoke bar, Le Kirouac, sparked the banning of karaoke in the province’s venues. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Montreal COVID-19 situation is stable, says premier, warning of Easter police crackdown, Allison Hanes: Laissez-faire fatalism seems to have infected Legault. 3:30. C'est gratuit! QUEBEC — Premier François Legault Wednesday said Quebecers are like an army, united in the fight against the coronavirus. https://t.co/hAMq2nqmjr. "I think, honestly, the reaction of the government has been very good," Marc Tanguay, house leader for the Opposition Liberals, said Tuesday. He says mental health is … In the Outaouais, daily cases doubled in 24 hours to reach 100 Wednesday. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia did the same Tuesday. But today we’re saying it’s a wake-up call (for all regions).”. When you cast about the world, they are leadership qualities not easy to find these days. Premier François Legault apologizes. Legault has been helped, too, by a co-operative opposition. Arruda even appeared on the most popular television talk show in the province, Tout le monde en parle. The criticisms have receded, allowing the state to issue its public health directives in a single, clear voice. And Legault has been helped by a strong supporting cast, including the unflappable McCann and Quebec's public health director, Dr. Horacio Arruda. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. “Will we have to act next week in Montreal?” Legault said at a late-afternoon news conference. Large swaths of the province, including its biggest city, were in the dark, and public security officials had no contingency plans to draw from. "And as head of the family, I had to lead the fight — an uncertain fight whose rules had not been written.". Local News 'We might need to close other activities in the coming days': Legault . “Race issues have become very big. “Will we change our mind about it in three days? But this was no gimmick. And, moreover, a sign of how extraordinary the situation is. Bouchard, who could be stern at the best of times, cut a reassuring figure for people in a province unsure of when the lights and the heat would come back on. Legault also initially said it was unnecessary to shut down the province's schools, but many school boards did so anyway, forcing the government to make it official. © Allen McInnis Spacers … Legault has been helped, too, by a co-operative opposition. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. "We had to save the family," Bouchard said in the Radio-Canada interview. He entered politics just a few months after the Ice Storm, as a minister in Bouchard's cabinet. Boring stuff, perhaps, but essential to keep the government running smoothly. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Francois Legault videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Francois Legault . On Thursday, Quebec was the first to ban gatherings of more than 250 people. News – 04/14/21 As Quebec has acted against COVID-19, other provinces have swiftly followed suit. On Wednesday, Quebec announced a total of 1,025 new cases for the province, the most in seven weeks. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The gravity of the situation was apparent, both in his words and in his actions. Trudeau's chief of staff was aware of misconduct allegation against Vance, former adviser tells MPs; Ottawa inks deal with Pfizer for millions of COVID-19 booster shots through 2024 Read more about cookies here. Legault said hospitals are under too much pressure with COVID-19 patients for him to let businesses stay open. Legault’s primary complaint is regarding health care jurisdiction of the provinces, and … Capacity in houses of worship will be limited to 25 people. Earlier Wednesday, the explosion in Quebec City’s case numbers resulted in public health officials ordering the closing of a gym where there was an outbreak. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. “We are in an extremely dangerous situation,” a shaken Labeaume told reporters. Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume said Wednesday he is very worried about the case numbers. As Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, the rabble-rouser-turned-house leader of Québec Solidaire, put it: "It's a good example of the power of Quebec democracy.". This is not to say there haven't been stumbles in Quebec's response to COVID-19. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Closer to home, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listened closely to his health advisors but was initially criticized for his irregular updates and reluctance to act quickly and take aggressive measures. Arruda scrambled to explain why he had said only 48 hours earlier that new restrictions were not required. Legault government’s high-end old-age homes: unbuilt and over budget. Read full articles, watch videos, browse thousands of titles and more on the "François Legault" topic with Google News. We are just a few days into this COVID-19 crisis, and Quebec Premier François Legault has come across as a calm, decisive and trustworthy "père de famille." Comments are welcome while open. "Will we have to act next week in Montreal?" The number of daily cases in the Capitale-Nationale has doubled in less than a week, from 96 Friday to 194 Wednesday. The Greater Montreal region will not be affected by the new restrictions, but Legault said the situation is evolving day by day, adding Quebec is ready to “act swiftly” if there is a big increase in cases there or anywhere else. During those cold, dark January days 22 years ago, Bouchard ran the province from his Montreal office which was, conveniently enough, located in the headquarters of Hydro-Québec. But it’s very, very, very worrisome because the contamination is exponential.”. Over the weekend, and for the first time in its history, Quebec declared a public health emergency — a legislative measure that gives health officials sweeping powers. The Health Ministry's information hotline, 811, was not prepared for the deluge of calls from concerned Quebecers, and it is now asking those with symptoms to call a backup number: 1-877-644-4545. The criticisms have receded, allowing the state to issue its public health directives in a single, clear voice. Watch Quebec Premier François Legault's memorial speech. Two consecutive nights of destructive anti-curfew protests in Montreal. Those four regions — the Outaouais, Capitale-Nationale, Bas-St-Laurent and Chaudière-Appalaches, which have been orange since March 8 — will go red as of 8 p.m. Thursday. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. It's not time to be together.". Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. “Maybe. Health Minister Christian Dubé went a step further, saying the approaching Easter weekend poses a particular threat if people gather. Students will move to full-time online learning. “Look at Montreal,” he said. Legault's post alleged some teachers are being asked to delete historic books from "some of our great writers" listing Anne Hebert, Rejean Ducharme, Dany Laferriere and Pierre Vallieres as … COVID-19 barely earned a mention in Finance Minister Eric Girard's March 10 budget speech. Please try again. Given the rapid downturn of the situation in Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau, those cities will be put “on pause” for at least 10 days using special emergency measures, Legault announced. There were 485 hospitalizations, two fewer than a day earlier. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Resistance: A Kanien’kehá:ka perspective. “They’re not just Quebecers.” Patrick Quinn, president of Concordia’s political science student association, says young people today care about other issues more than sovereignty. Know your housing rights. News – 04/11/21. One day after saying he had his eye on five regions that have seen spikes in cases, Legault said the situation in four of them, and specifically three cities, has reached the “critical” level. On Tuesday, Legault's message was directed squarely at teens: "It is not time for the parties. “People are fed up after a year (of measures),” Legault said. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). 2 years ago. Legault says he’s disappointed in Trudeau government’s throne speech. British Columbia had a similar plan in place within hours and by now, so do most jurisdictions in the country. 1 month ago. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Quebec Premier Francois Legault encourages Quebeckers to call province's health hotline and visit people who are single. And even though the budget tabled last week will have to be rewritten at some point soon, MNAs passed that as well, ensuring some measure of economic continuity going forward. The number of “small exceptions” flouting the rules piled up quickly, with devastating effect. Consultez le contenu audio et vidéo de la télé, de la radio et de Radio-Canada.ca, en direct et sur demande. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The news came not long after Horgan told reporters that the possibility of travel restrictions will be discussed Wednesday by the provincial cabinet and those talks will also likely examine the status of bookings for hotels, bed and breakfasts and camping sites. It is expected to hit 300 Thursday. Sign up for our email newsletter dedicated to local COVID-19 coverage at montrealgazette.com/coronavirusnews. The Legault government has erred on the side of optimism and is to blame for the current situation that sees Quebec City, Levis and Gatineau in lockdown, opposition parties say. Things can explode in any region.”. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. ", Those leadership qualities aren't easy to come by these days. February 18, 2021 $1.8 billion invested and 600 jobs created in Québec by the Telesat Lightspeed project In the span of an hour and a half, Quebec's legislature passed four bills, two of which gave more powers to pharmacists and nurses, which will help streamline care during the outbreak. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. South of the Canadian border, President Donald Trump spent weeks shrugging off the warnings of health experts, much to the horror of observers on all sides of the political spectrum. We are taking nothing for granted.". It asks you today for your forgiveness. Dear allies of the Asian community: Bystander silence is louder than hate speech. “I can understand that. Sensing a government that was out of touch, the opposition pounced, accusing Legault of having his head in the sand. "We improvised everything," Bouchard told Radio-Canada in an 2018 interview. tap here to see other videos from our team, banning of karaoke in the province’s venues. Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks, flanked by Horacio Arruda, director of National Public Health, left, and Health Minister Christian Dube at a COVID-19 news … Witness the U.K., where Prime Minister Boris Johnson opted initially to approach the outbreak as a kind of experiment, hoping to ultimately conquer the novel coranavirus through "herd immunity.". Against this backdrop, Legault has emerged as a comforting presence to many in Quebec. As a gimmick, it worked. Many in Quebec have noted that Legault's communication strategy appears to be modelled on that of Lucien Bouchard during the Ice Storm of 1998. Quebec Premier François Legault walks to a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic on Nov. 3, 2020, at the legislature in Quebec City. “We will let the governments take their decisions. The premier's message was clear: this is serious. The 54-minute speech addressed many points including a promise to create one million jobs, investment in national child care and implement an action plan for women. And so every day, he appeared alongside Hydro CEO André Caillé to answer questions from reporters. Quebec seniors who were hoping to soon find themselves enjoying life in … We are taking nothing for granted. Everyone is adjusting.”. It’s possible. Legault has said children have been shown to be less at risk of having coronavirus complications, and Dr. Horacio Arruda, the province’s director of public health, said reopening of … Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. It's a show that depends on a lively studio audience, but on Sunday, the audience was eerily absent — because of the guidelines against social gatherings that Arruda himself had issued. Legault said at a news conference Wednesday. He dropped some hints about his upcoming announcement regarding February 8. There were nine more deaths. What to do if you think you have COVID-19: A guide to each province and territory, Quebec moves tax deadline to June as COVID-19 cases rise, Héma-Québec sees surge in blood donations after premier's appeal, Quebec premier asks young people to quit partying and take COVID-19 seriously, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. With his colourful pleas for teens to avoid "exchanging bodily fluids" and accessible explanations of epidemiology, Arruda has become something of a media darling. Financial aid is being offered to the restaurants and other businesses affected. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. But imitation, as they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. “Things are no different here than elsewhere,” he said. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Dr. Horacio Arruda has been given the Shepard Fairey treatment. Special Issue – 04/13/21. Legault has appeared before reporters in Quebec City every day since then, and sometimes twice a day, announcing progressively more drastic measures: first, it was no schools or daycare, then it was no visits to hospitals or long-term care centres, then no bars or clubs or gyms. QUEBEC — Faced with the volatile COVID-19 situation in the greater Montreal region, the Legault government has again put off reopening schools, … Premier François Legault is flanked by public health director Horacio Arruda, left, and Health Minister Christian Dubé on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the legislature in Quebec City. “Look at what’s happening in France, and Ontario. CBC News Montreal. Special Issue – 04/13/21. Montreal. The exception among the five regions Legault had cited is Lac-St-Jean, where the situation has stabilized. More than 7,400 health-care workers across … It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Jonathan Montpetit is a journalist with CBC Montreal. The premier said some people — not all — interpreted the shortened curfew as an excuse to visit each other’s homes illegally. “My message to you today … "We've not taken anything off the table, but practicality is first and foremost in our mind," said Horgan. Legault will remember the example set by Bouchard well. All our coronavirus-related news can always be found at montrealgazette.com/tag/coronavirus. Travel to and from the red-hot cities is not being restricted, but is “highly, highly, highly” discouraged, added Quebec public health director Horacio Arruda, noting that people arriving there would find everything closed anyway. Whether or not the criticism spurred his about-face, it was a different Legault who addressed the province on Thursday, just two days after the budget was tabled. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Premier François Legault of Quebec regarding the protests that are disrupting rail service across the country. That means non-essential businesses — including restaurants, cinemas, museums, hair salons and gyms — will close, as will elementary and high schools. It was a precarious situation. “What we’re saying is the situation is critical, is eroding in these three cities and people essentially have to stay home except if they have to go to work,” Legault said. A total of 68 cases have been linked to the Méga Fitness gym, where clients were not respecting the rules. The start of the curfew moves from 9:30 to 8 p.m. He's the subject of several dank internet memes. A ban on large gatherings? 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