The federal government says all federal public servants will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the end of October, or risk being put on leave without pay. Ottawa also announced that Canadians over the age of 12 must have both shots to board trains or planes, with few exceptions. Abigail Bimman explains the details, and the reaction to the new rules.
- Over 900 unvaccinated members of CAF to face formal proceedings
- Unvaccinated federal workers without approved exemptions now on unpaid leave
- Over 95% of federal workers vaccinated against COVID-19 by start of mandate, data shows