I write to provide additional information that has come into effect since my last Communiqué last Sunday.

Today Quebec Premier, Mr. François Legault, announced that schools will remain closed until at least May 1st and that Ministry exams will be cancelled. Education Minister, Mr. Jean-François Roberge, added that while they are not asking parents to replicate the usual school structure at home, parents who choose to keep their children academically stimulated will be provided with some tools.

As our community continues to practice social distancing in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Spiritual and Community Animators at the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) are asking students to show their appreciation for those risking their health and safety for the greater good.