Quebec announced on Dec. 20 that the province is bringing back tougher new COVID-19 measures in efforts to curb an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. In a virtual press conference, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation “critical” and announced the province will close bars, movie theatres, and other entertainment venues as of 5…

Commentary Vaccine mandates are being imperiled as intransigent workers ignore approaching deadlines. Labour unions are pushing back against vaccine mandates in some cases, while informal employee organizations are standing up for unvaccinated workers when unions won’t. Companies and governments are facing a choice between firing thousands of workers or backing off on their vaccination deadlines….

MONTREAL—Quebec will bring back an 8 p.m. curfew in the Montreal area and extend a lockdown order in three cities and one region as it tightened COVID-19 restrictions Thursday for the second time in three days. Beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and its northern suburb of Laval will have to remain at home from 8…