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Canadian Government Moves Toward Mandatory Vaccination for All Federal Workplaces
Mandatory vaccination is coming to the entire federal sector. New Regulations are expected to come into effect in January 2022.
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Updated Guidance on Use of ROE Codes for Employee Non-Compliance with Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Employment and Social Development Canada has released updated guidance on what codes to use in what circumstances, and what questions an employer can expect to answer.
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Mandatory Vaccination Requirements Imminent for Federal Public Servants, Federally Regulated Transportation Sector, and Travellers
The Canadian Federal Government announced much-anticipated, wide ranging new mandatory vaccine measures.
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Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates
OHRC takes the position that mandating and requiring proof of vaccination to protect people at work or when receiving services is generally permissible under the Human Rights Code.
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Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Certain Settings – Updated September 16, 2021
As of September 22, 2021, individuals will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
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Ontario Mandates Vaccination Policies for High-Risk Settings – Updated August 20/21
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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Federal Government Announces Mandatory Vaccinations for the Federal Public Service and Federally Regulated Sectors
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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B.C. Institutes Vaccination Mandate for Long-Term Care Workers
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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