Social gatherings would strictly be prohibited. But on Wednesday, a few hours before the new restrictions were to begin, the province backtracked. "I understand that it is social gatherings, not stores, that have been super-spreaders of the virus. Why would stores remain shut while social gatherings outside of one's household [will] be allowed again? Following the announcement of the modified restrictions late Wednesday, Roussin suggested the province had no legal means of enforcing household-only socialization.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2020 16:52 UTC