COVID-19
A surge in cases in British Columbia’s Interior Health Region has prompted the government to institute restrictions for the entire region, including mandatory mask mandates, and limits to indoor and outdoor social gatherings.
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COVID-19
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a directive mandating hospitals, ambulance services, and home & community care service providers to have a COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, staff, contractors, students and volunteers effective no later than September 7, 2021.
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COVID-19
Federal Government expects all Federal Crown Corporations and employers in federally regulated sectors to require their employees to be vaccinated. The Government of Canada stated that they will work with employers to ensure this result.
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COVID-19
B.C. Provincial Health Officer has announced that all workers in long-term care and assisted living facilities in B.C. will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as of October 12, 2021.
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COVID-19
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced regional-specific restrictions for the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia.
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COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he has asked the Clerk of the Privy Council to consider mandatory vaccinations for federal employees.
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COVID-19
In recently released policy guidance, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner outlines its view that vaccination policies need to strike a balance between upholding individual rights and protecting collective rights to health and safety.
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COVID-19
Provided Canada’s COVID-19 epidemiology remains favourable, the Canadian border will soon be open to travellers fully vaccinated with Government of Canada-accepted vaccines.
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COVID-19
All services, which were open under Step Two, such as construction, remain open under Step Three. Masking and physical distancing requirements remain in place throughout Step Three.
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