COVID-19 pandemic - Minister Jean Boulet Confirms the Inclusion of Residential Construction Sites in the List of Priority Services and Activities

QUÉBEC, April 13, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - With the consent of Québec's public health authorities, the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, Jean Boulet, is confirming that residential construction sites have been added to the list of priority services and activities.

Work to complete residential units scheduled for delivery no later than July 31, 2020 will be allowed as of April 20, 2020. Everyone concerned will be able to move into their new homes as quickly as possible. This announcement applies to construction and renovation work, including surveying and building inspection. At the same time, it will reopen the supply chain of the residential sector of the construction industry, which involves numerous small and medium-sized businesses.

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"The actions that we have taken in the last few weeks have enabled us to make significant gains in our collective fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. Including residential construction in the list of priority services and activities was called for because of the sector's tangible social impacts for many households. Our goal is to make sure that people can move into their new homes as quickly as possible, which in turn will make rental housing available. I am convinced that residential construction and renovation can resume while keeping industry stakeholders healthy and safe."

Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region

Highlights:

• The list of priority services and activities is available at  https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/essential-services-commercial-activities-covid19/
• For more information about the coronavirus, visit Québec.ca/coronavirus.

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