Category: proof of vaccination

NB Government, Fredericton Farmers Market Back Down on Proof of Vaccination at Grocery Stores: JCCF

The New Brunswick government and a farmers market in Fredericton have backed down on a COVID-19 measure that allows grocery stores to deny entry to unvaccinated Canadians after being warned of legal action, a non-profit legal organization says. “Today the Government of New Brunswick and the City of Fredericton have corrected their vaccination policies in…


NB Government, Farmers Market Back Down on Vaccination Proof at Grocery Stores: Legal Group

The New Brunswick government and a farmers market in Fredericton have backed down on a COVID-19 measure that allows grocery stores to deny entry to unvaccinated Canadians after being warned of legal action, a non-profit legal organization says. “Today the Government of New Brunswick and the City of Fredericton have corrected their vaccination policies in…


Quebec Orders Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Churches to Operate at 50 per Cent Capacity

MONTREAL—COVID-19 vaccination is no longer enough to prevent Quebec’s health system from becoming overwhelmed, and Quebecers must reduce their contacts by half, Premier François Legault said Thursday. Hours after new modelling indicated the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus could push hospitals to reach dedicated COVID-19 capacity within weeks, Legault announced a series of added…


Quebec Orders Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Churches to Operate at 50 Percent Capacity

MONTREAL—COVID-19 vaccination is no longer enough to prevent Quebec’s health system from becoming overwhelmed, and Quebecers must reduce their contacts by half, Premier François Legault said Thursday. Hours after new modelling indicated the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus could push hospitals to reach dedicated COVID-19 capacity within weeks, Legault announced a series of added…


Ontario Extends COVID-19 Proof-of-Vaccination Requirement

The Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 vaccine passport program beyond Jan. 17, 2022, the original scheduled date to start phasing out the restrictions, while introducing stricter public health measures for verifying medical exemptions. Announced by Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott and Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, the new measures come…


LA Begins Enforcement of Proof-of-Vaccination Law for Indoor Public Spaces

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles began enforcing its law requiring Angelenos patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments, and some city buildings to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 on Nov. 29. The law went into effect on Nov. 8, but beginning Monday, the Department of Building and Safety can issue administrative…


Job Loss, Kids Denied Sports, Education Disrupted: Lawyers Share Impact of Vaccine Mandates on Clients

Health-care professionals losing their jobs, students denied access to education, and kids seeing their hockey dreams dashed—these are some of the complaints lawyers have dealt with in their cases challenging vaccine mandates.   Lisa Bildy, a lawyer based in London, Ont., who specializes in constitutional and human rights law, says the mandates are devastating for her…


Ford Announces Plan to Lift Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions in Coming Months

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans to gradually lift all COVID-19 public health restrictions over the coming months, including masking requirements by March 2022. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Ford and other officials said the first step in the exit plan is to remove capacity limits in settings where proof of vaccination…


Trudeau Announces New Federal Standard for Vaccine Passports, Pfizer Vaccine Deal for Children

Canada is introducing a standardized national vaccine passport for domestic and international travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Oct. 21. The proof-of-vaccination certificate, which Canadians will need to travel both within the country and internationally, is based on an international standard for Smart health cards and uses the provincial vaccine certificate already in place…


Kenney Facing Challenges as Pressure Mounts From Different Sides

News Analysis Troubles for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney don’t show signs of abating as he faces scrutiny from those who wanted stricter public health controls as he scaled back restrictions in the summer, and revolt from within his caucus for reintroducing new virus control measures. “From the standpoint of internal caucus support, the premier is…