Ontario Vaccine Passport

• Ontario ‘not in the clear’ to remove COVID vaccine passports, masking as other provinces

  "We are not telling the people of Ontario that this is going to remain in place forever," Health Minister Christine Elliott said. "But we are not in the clear, just yet."

  Health

  Feb 9, 2022
  
• Ontario COVID-19 vaccine passports will remain at 2 doses, Premier Doug Ford says

  When asked by a reporter if Ontario would update the vaccine certificate requirement to include three doses, Premier Doug Ford said 'not right at this point.'

  Health

  Jan 20, 2022
  
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• Plan to ease Ontario’s vaccine passport up in the air in wake of Omicron variant: Elliott

  Elliott said the province has always said it would adjust its plan if the situation called for it.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2021
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• Ontario’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificates with QR codes now in effect

  The proof-of-vaccination system required at many indoor public settings has been in place since Sept. 22 based on the receipts previously issued to those who have been vaccinated.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2021
• Ontario business groups expect strong uptake of QR code COVID-19 vaccine certificates

  The app, called Verify Ontario, was made available to businesses late last week and scans QR codes that are part of enhanced vaccine certificates issued to residents.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2021
• Ontario’s online proof-of-vaccination portal inaccessible outside of North America

  Global News heard from multiple Canadians abroad who, when they tried to log in to pull up their COVID-19 vaccine proof, were notified that the Ontario vaccine webpage was blocked.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021
• Ontario religious groups require proof of COVID-19 vaccine from staff at places of worship

  The province's vaccine certificate system -- which kicked in last month and requires proof of a shot to access certain venues - does not cover places of worship.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2021
• Number of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions being given out seems ‘high,’ Ontario medical officer says

  "I want to ensure that all Ontarians have the benefit of protection of immunization and a false medical exemption or an incorrect one bypasses our ability to protect them."

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
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• ID a challenge for youth, businesses under Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine proof policy

  A spokeswoman for the health minister said youth under 18 can show a photocopy or digital version of an identification document along with their proof of vaccination.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
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• Guelph police respond to 1 complaint as COVID-19 vaccine certificate program launches

  Guelph police say officers responded to a restaurant for reports of a person refusing to leave after failing to provide proof of vaccination.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021