Ottawa 
Quebec Premier François Legault today announced several new measures to limit the rapid rise of COVID-19 in the province.
These measures which will come into effect on New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. include night curfew, banning social gatherings with other households, and closure of in-person dining in restaurants.
List of New COVID-19 Measure in Quebec Effective 2022 New Year’s Eve:
Curfew
- A curfew will be in force from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Quebecers will, therefore, be prohibited from leaving their homes except in cases that justify travel, such as to obtain healthcare, for humanitarian reasons, or to engage in priority work.
- Anyone travelling during this period may have to justify such travel in relation to the allowable exceptions.
- Offenders will be subject to penalties ranging from $1 000 to $6 000.
Private gatherings
- Private indoor gatherings must be limited to the occupants of the same residence.
- Certain exceptions may apply:
- a visitor providing a service or offering support;
- a single individual (with his or her children, if applicable) can join a family bubble.
Educational institutions
- Face-to-face instruction in elementary and secondary schools has been postponed throughout Québec until January 17, 2022.
- If possible, online learning will continue until face-to-face instruction resumes.
- School childcare services remain open for the children of essential workers.
- The date on which face-to-face instruction resumes in postsecondary institutions will be determined later.
Places of worship
- Places of worship are closed, except for funerals, which must be limited to 25 people.
Outdoor events
- Outdoor events are still authorized but must be limited to 250 people.
Restaurants
- Dining rooms are closed. Delivery and takeout are still possible.
Commercial enterprises
- Commercial enterprises are closed on Sunday, except for certain businesses such as convenience stores, gas stations and drugstores.
Sports
- Indoor sports are suspended, except for one person alone, two people (in pairs), or the occupants of the same residence.
- The indoor facilities of downhill skiing centres and snowmobile centres are open solely to allow people to warm up and to use the toilet facilities. Food consumption in the centres is prohibited, although food services can offer takeout.
