Mandatory Vaccinations

• Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds

  The online survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should "definitely" or "probably" be mandatory in their province.

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  Oct 9, 2025
  
• McMaster, Mohawk to keep pause on COVID-19 vaccination mandate for those on campus this fall

  Hamilton's two biggest post-secondary institutions say current pauses on COVID-19 vaccination mandates will continue into the fall semester.

  Education

  Aug 24, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: McMaster University pausing vaccine, masking requirements May 1

  Executives at McMaster University are still urging students and staff to wear masks and stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations despite the policy change.

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  Mar 25, 2022
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• Hamilton’s Mohawk College to keep remote learning in place for winter semester

  In a note to students, the college's CEO said the move will allow students to 'plan ahead with certainty.'

  Education

  Jan 11, 2022
• COVID-19: Hamilton post-secondary schools expect full in-person return closer to February

  McMaster University and Mohawk College have earmarked full in-person returns closer to February, pending developments in the latest COVID surge.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2022
• COVID-19: Hamilton post-secondary schools to modify winter return amid Omicron concerns

  Both McMaster U and Mohawk College are making modifications to their winter semester amid concerns over surging COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2021
• Niagara Regional Police to implement vaccination policy for members

  The NRPS has finalized a vaccination plan with its members. The policy goes into effect early January.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
• Hamilton post-secondary schools eye full in-person return for winter 2022 semester

  Execs from a pair of Hamilton's top learning institutions say the schools are prepared for a full student return for the winter.

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  Dec 1, 2021
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• Union loses injunction to halt TTC’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy

  The transit agency said if employees do not get vaccinated against COVID-19 or disclose their vaccination status by Dec. 30, workers will face termination.

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  Nov 20, 2021
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• Penticton joins Kelowna in implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city staff

  The policy is set to take effect on Jan. 4, 2022, to give employees enough time to get fully vaccinated, the city said.

  Health

  Oct 25, 2021