Public health officials project the number of cases will peak around April 18 and Legault said he was hopeful businesses could start opening next month.

The premiers will be joined by Quebec Premier Francois Legualt to discuss clean energy and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is scheduled to meet with the premiers in the afternoon.

Quebec could force a vote this week in order to adopt its new taxi legislation, which would make Uber legal in the province.

Quebec Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says the bill affects all religions.