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Ville de Gatineau

News release

COVID-19 – Cancellation of the Spring Session of the Culture and Recreation Program

Gatineau, March 31, 2020. – In order to comply with the Government's instructions on measures to reduce the propagation of COVID-19, Gatineau�has�had to cancel its spring culture and recreation program.

Quick facts

●	Gatineau's focus is first and foremost on public health and on complying with the Government's decisions.

●	Schools will not reopen before May 1. The centre sportif, libraries and pools remains closed until further notice.

●	As of March 15, Gatineau had already cancelled registrations for activities, without knowing whether it would be possible to resume the season.

●	It is now impossible to resume the season because it takes at least 30 days before activities can start, which would bring us to the end of it.

●	In addition, given that the swimming programs requires a minimum of six classes to pass a level, it is impossible to cut back the length of a session.

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As a result of this cancellation, Gatineau has no choice but to reduce its staff.
- Thus, it will temporarily lay off 400 casual employees and 175 indeterminate employees in the aquatics sector.
- It is estimated that these temporary lay-offs are an exceptional measure due to the current situation with COVID-19.

●	It should be noted that this is a temporary lay-off, and all affected employees maintain their employment contract with Gatineau.

●	The lay-offs are effective April 11, 2020, and the individuals in questions will continue to be paid until that time.

●	Gatineau may recall those employees depending on resumption of municipal activities, eventual requirements and public health instructions.

●	Gatineau is taking this situation seriously, and is aware that its decision will have financial repercussions for the individuals concerned.

●	Gatineau will provide the people who are laid off any information they need to obtain income replacement benefits or monetary compensation from the Government.

●	Gatineau is continuing to work closely with the union locals on managing the situation and in anticipation of the resumption of activities.

●	As a reminder, the spring session was scheduled to take place from April 4 to May 29.

●	In regard to the next session, Gatineau is currently reviewing the situation and will make its decisions as the opportune time.

Associated links

Government of Quebec

COVID-19 (Ville de Gatineau Web site)

Culture and Recreation Program

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Jean Boileau, ARP, FSCRP
Director,
Service des communications
Ville de Gatineau
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boileau.jean@gatineau.ca
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