Nova Scotia Liberals propose COVID-19 vaccine passport if elected Aug. 17

Nova Scotia’s Liberal leader says his party will implement a COVID-19 vaccination passport system if elected Aug. 17.

Iain Rankin told reporters Monday that although the so-called “ScotiaPass” would not be mandatory, it would provide businesses such as restaurants with a tool to help keep their patrons safe.

Rankin says the proposal is about protecting Nova Scotians ahead of a potential fourth wave of COVID-19, despite the fact that case numbers are currently low in the province.

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As of Friday Nova Scotia had 13 active cases of novel coronavirus.

Last week Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced that his government would impose a vaccine passport system to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Rankin’s announcement was the first COVID-related policy announcement made by any of the parties in the provincial election.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2021.