Ontario has announced its own version of a COVID-19 vaccine certificate, which will be required to access non-essential businesses in the province starting September 22. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the new vaccine certificate policy on Wednesday, saying vaccination is needed to access non-essential services such as restaurants, bars, casinos, and other indoor facilities. The certificate will not be applied to outdoor activities. “It’s no secret this is something that I did not want to do. This is a serious step that we’re not taking lightly,” Ford said. “This is a temporary tool that we won’t use for a day longer than we have to but … I know that this is what we have to do, right now in the face of the fourth wave.” Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Christine Elliott said the new policy will not apply to children under the age of 12, and will …