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The Quebec government is asking for the cancellation of all sporting and cultural events until Aug. 31.

The directive was issued on Friday afternoon “considering the evolution of the COVID-19 situation in Quebec and the need to respect the need to engage in physical-distancing of two metres for an extended period. It is therefore with a view to protecting public health that it is considered preferable to cancel festivals and other cultural and sporting gatherings, indoor and outdoor, for the summer period.”

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Most major festivals in Montreal and Quebec City have already announced they were cancelling or postponing events this summer, and the city of Montreal has already banned such events until at least July 2.

It was not immediately clear what Friday’s directive means for professional sports in the province.

The Montreal Impact released a statement saying it was made aware of the request.