Quebec Premier Francois Legault said on Feb. 1 that the province will abandon its plan to tax the unvaccinated population, a policy he says has divided Quebecers. “My role is to try to bring Quebeckers together to stay united as a people. This is why we won’t go ahead with the health contribution. I understand that this divides Quebeckers and right now we need to build bridges to listen to each other. Quebeckers must remain united,” Legault said in a press conference in Quebec City. On Jan. 11, Legault had announced the plan to levy an extra “health contribution” on the unvaccinated, citing “fairness” for those who have been vaccinated. He didn’t disclose at the time how much the financial penalties would be, but said it would be “significant.” The Premier also announced some relaxation of pandemic restrictions, citing the need to balance “our mental health” and “our social cohesion.” On Feb. 14, sports …