Quebec restaurant dining rooms can reopen at half capacity on Monday

Quebec will allow small gatherings and restaurants can open at half capacity as of Monday as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.

Legault announced that extra-curricular sports will also be permitted (maximum 25 people), but only for those 18 years old and under.

The rule applies to practices only. No games are allowed.

"We are all aware that a lot of Quebecers are fed up, they're fed up with the restrictions," Legault said. "It's been 22 months. I understand that there are a lot of Quebecers for whom it's starting to affect their mental health."

Ski chalets are also allowed to open at half capacity.