With just a few days left before Canadians go to the polls, party leaders are doubling down on their efforts to promote their platforms and promises and make some last-minute headway. Liberals Campaigning in Windsor, Ont., on Sept. 17, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau sought to appeal to Ontarians by reaffirming his plan to mandate vaccination for…
Saskatchewan Announces Proof of COVID Vaccination Program
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says that the province will be introducing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination program. Moe said on Sept. 16 that the fourth wave of the pandemic is “driven almost entirely” by the roughly 20 to 30 percent of the population who choose not to be vaccinated. “As a government, we have been very…
Vaccine Passport, Mask Mandates Remain Plan B in England’s COVID-19 Winter Plan
Vaccine passports and mask mandates are not in the main parts of the UK government’s COVID-19 winter plan, but are kept as part of a contingency plan in case the NHS risks “unsustainable pressure,” according to the government announcement. Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Tuesday announced the government’s autumn and winter plan (pdf) for England to…
New Digital Pass to Check Vaccine Status for Incoming Arrivals to Australia
Australia will soon roll out a digital border pass for incoming travellers that will capture details like the vaccination status of a passenger 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. Consulting firm Accenture has been appointed by the Morrison government to deliver the Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD), set to replace the COVID-19 Australian Travel Declaration…
New Digital Pass to Check Vaccine Status of Incoming Arrivals to Australia
Australia will soon roll out a digital border pass for incoming travellers that will capture details like the vaccination status of a passenger 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. Consulting firm Accenture has been appointed by the Morrison government to deliver the Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD), set to replace the COVID-19 Australian Travel Declaration…
England Drops Vaccine Passport Plan
The plan to mandate CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus vaccine passports for nightclubs and crowded events in England will not go ahead, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Sunday. It comes after British lawmakers across the political spectrum voiced strong opposition to the plans this week. Speaking on the BBC’s “The Andrew Marr Show” on…
Parents of Special Needs Children Face Conundrum on Mandatory COVID Vaccine
Like most teenage boys, 14-year-old Jonathan Smythe has activities he’s passionate about, such as swimming, dancing, and bowling. But for him and his Vancouver-based family, perhaps their greatest pursuit is the task of just keeping him alive. Smythe was born with multiple health complications including CHARGE syndrome (a genetic disorder), Goldenhar syndrome (a rare congenital condition), and…
Parents of Special Needs Children Face Conundrum on COVID Vaccine Passports
Like most teenage boys, 14-year-old Jonathan Smythe has activities he’s passionate about, such as swimming, dancing, and bowling. But for him and his Vancouver-based family, perhaps their greatest pursuit is the task of just keeping him alive. Smythe was born with multiple health complications including CHARGE syndrome (a genetic disorder), Goldenhar syndrome (a rare congenital condition), and…
Legal Organization Taking BC Government to Court Over Mandatory Vaccine Passport Policy
A legal advocacy group is preparing to take the British Columbia government to court over its mandatory vaccine passport system, saying the policy is discriminatory because it does not allow exemptions for medical reasons. B.C.’s vaccine card will soon be required to access non-essential services and businesses, including restaurants, bars, gyms, concerts, indoor sports events, and…
Trudeau Condemns ‘Angry Mob’ for Throwing Gravel at Campaign Rally
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau condemned “angry mobs” after being hit with a handful of gravel while campaigning in London, Ontario on Labour Day. Trudeau was boarding his campaign bus to leave the event when he was surrounded by protesters yelling insults. Gravel and debris were thrown at the party leader, while the RCMP security detail…
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