New health rules will require “considerable” measures from restaurants in order to safely reopen, said Lamontagne. Tables, chairs and menus must be disinfected between clients and anything that is touched by many people -- counters and door handles, for example - must be cleaned frequently. But according to the Premier, public health authorities don't plan to allow restaurants to open "in the short term." SMALL INDOOR GATHERINGS AT HOME PERMITTED. Strict hygiene and physical distancing protocols from public health authorities and the CNESST are expected to be included in this deconfinement plan. Citing a Québecor report, la Presse noted that it remains uncertain whether Montreal restaurants will be included in this first wave of reopening, and exactly which regions of Quebec will be included. MONTREAL -- A detailed announcement from the province is expected on Monday. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. A plan to begin reopening restaurants in Quebec on June 15 is expected to be announced by the provincial government on Monday. MONTREAL -- Quebec restaurant owners are eager to start serving clients in their dining rooms again, according to a recent survey by the Quebec Restaurant … “Even though things are improving, we can not let down our guard.”. Cult MTL is a daily web and monthly print publication focusing on Montreal culture, music, arts, news, politics and city life. Supervising Producer, Digital Content CTV News Montreal. A plan to begin reopening restaurants in Quebec on June 15 is expected to be announced by the provincial government on Monday. The restaurant industry represents $14 billion in sales in Quebec as well as 200,000 jobs. Montreal and Joliette indoor gatherings will be permitted, with the same guidelines as of next Monday, June 22. The report also specified that this reopening phase for restaurants in Montreal and the rest of province does not extend to bars. “They should be doubly or triply cautious,” said Masse. Several health measures have been put in place to ensure that all of the garden’s spaces are in strict compliance with protocols established by public health. engineering student builds climbing gym in his condo, Couple separated by COVID-19 reunited eight months later, New art installation remembers Montreal's St. Lawrence whale, Breast cancer survivor hails arrival of 3D mammogram machine, Royal New Brunswick Regiment celebrates 250th anniversary, New CRA support program for COVID-19 benefits restored after technical difficulties, China denies two Canadians were 'arbitrarily' detained, How a win for Trump or Biden could dramatically change Canada's oil industry, Discovery of extra arm artery in modern humans suggests evolution has not stopped: study, School in Pickering, Ont. Spectacular footage of a beautiful performance. A restaurant guideline can be found on the CNESST website. Une trousse d’outils pour les employeurs et les travailleurs du milieu de la restauration est en ligne. Workers must not be symptomatic to ensure there is no internal transmission, said Boulet. The Montreal region, Joliette and L'Epiphanie will open a week later, as of June 22. The two-metre rule still applies within homes and people with underlying health problems or COVID-19-related symptoms are advised not to go to other people’s places or have people over at all. After nearly three months, Quebecers looking to go out for a meal or visit a friend will be allowed to do so. Each household must maintain two metres of distancing, said Masse, who acknowledged that not everyone has a home large enough to accommodate those guidelines. 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People should be vigilant and disinfect areas often touched, like doorknobs, said Masse, adding that the host should keep a record of who visited in case someone falls ill so that public health officials can more easily contact trace an outbreak. Buffets must have a staff member serve food to clients. Those agents will be available by phone or can make visits to sites. Those dates are the same as restaurants: June 15 for most regions, and June 22, for the Montreal region, Joliette and L'Epiphanie. Amy Luft Minister of Labour Jean Boulet made the announcement last week, stating that the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) will start taking appointments for registered appointments starting today and tests can begin as of Monday, June 22. Labour Minister Jean Boulet said kits will be available from the government’s workplace safety board, the CNESST, including a guide of standards for hygiene rules, disinfection guidelines, social distancing and a daily checklist. The Montreal region, Joliette and L'Epiphanie will open a week later, as of June 22. Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. Montreal and Joliette restaurants will have to wait an additional week to host customers on-site — in these places, the change will be permitted as of June 22. “We don’t want things to start again, we don’t want flare-ups," said Quebec public health official Richard Masse. Montreal Botanical Garden will be open until August 31 and hours will run from 9 am to 6 pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 9 am to 7 pm on Friday and Saturday. 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Montreal and Joliette restaurants will have to wait an additional week to host customers on-site — in these places, the change will be permitted as of June 22. Managers will determine how many clients can be served in the restaurant inside and outside at a time, and they will need to ensure two metres of safe distancing. Citing a Québecor report, la Presse noted that it remains uncertain whether Montreal restaurants will be included in this first wave of reopening, and exactly which regions of Quebec will be included. For more about the Montreal restaurant scene before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, see our Food & Drink section.