COVID Vaccine Mandate
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U.S. ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates for travellers, federal workersThe mandates will come to an end on May 11 — the same day the national public health emergency related to the pandemic will be lifted.HealthMay 1, 2023
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Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked by U.S. appeals courtThe court rejected arguments that Biden, as the nation's chief executive, has the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require that employees be vaccinated.U.S. NewsMar 23, 2023
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No EI benefits for man fired over COVID-19 vaccine, test refusal: Federal CourtA federal court judge says that a man in Ontario was not entitled to receive Employment Insurance benefits after losing his job for refusing COVID-19 vaccination and testing.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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U.S. passes bill to rescind military COVID vaccine mandate: ‘Time to update’Rep. Adam Smith, Democratic chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, told colleagues that the decision to impose the vaccine mandate was the right call at the time.U.S. NewsDec 8, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate dropped for most military members: defence chiefGen. Wayne Eyre says he will still move forward with the expulsion of dozens of unvaccinated troops despite dropping the mandate, saying their refusal raised fitness concerns.CanadaOct 14, 2022
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Western U booster mandate draws confusion, concern from students and expertInfectious diseases specialist Dr. Zain Chagla says the purpose of Western's three-dose policy is unclear.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Canadian military will be ‘tweaked,’ says defence chiefGen. Wayne Eyre defended the mandate, saying the Canadian Forces is the country's "insurance policy" and its members must be prepared.HealthAug 9, 2022
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U of T students required to have at least 1 COVID-19 booster dose to live in residence'Students living in residences this fall will be required to have a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine and at least one booster dose before moving in.'CanadaJul 29, 2022
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Companies ditch mandatory vaccination as Canada relaxes COVID-19 rulesNot all big employers are on board, however. Sun Life Financial Inc. says its vaccination requirement for tens of thousands of in-office workers in Canada remains in place for now.CanadaJun 17, 2022
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House of Commons to suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandate for MPs, staff, visitorsHouse leaders from all parties met to discuss the mandate earlier this week and the House unanimously agreed to suspend them in a vote on Thursday.HealthJun 16, 2022
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