Our region stretches over a vast area and has low population density, so it was out of necessity that we began providing distance education nearly 40 years ago. We had to so that everyone could access our programs. We are known for our high-quality training, not just in the region, but also across Quebec, around the world, even, given the collaborative initiatives we've established all over. I see no issues, as far as we're concerned, since we already have the expertise. It's tougher for institutions that were forced to respond more swiftly. The strength of the Université du Québec system is that the institutions pool and share best practices and methods. I can assure you we have the capacity to deliver high-quality training remotely and in ways that do not rely on classroom learning.
On August 14th, 2020. See this statement in context.