Quebec Premier on Plan to End Restrictions, Minister Resignation – May 6, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault François Legault speaks with reporters in Quebec City, where he announces that he has asked provincial Health Minister Christian Dubé to provide a gradual plan aimed at ending the COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks. This request comes following the publication of a similar plan by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. Premier Legault also faces questions about the resignation of MNA Marie-Ève Proulx from her position as minister of regional economic development over allegations of psychological harassment. (no interpretation)
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by The Canadian Press and News Staff
Posted May 6, 2021 5:00 pm EDT
Last Updated May 6, 2021 at 7:04 pm EDT
MONTREAL (CityNews) – Quebec will be vaccinating the 12-17 age group with at least one dose by end of June, and a second dose by September for back to school, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced at an update on the province’s vaccination campaign on Thursday.
He says more details will be coming, but hopes to give as many shots as possible right in the schools, adding they need to finalize the plan in the coming days.
“We’re so pleased with this news because it’s good for the people that will be vaccinated, and good for the population in general,“ he told reporters in Quebec City. ”We’re back to school in September, and this is behind us.”
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