COVID-19 vaccinations will soon be required by all federal employees. On August 13, 2021, the Government of Canada announced the intent to require vaccination across federal employees by the end of September.
“As the country’s largest employer, the Government of Canada is committed to playing a leadership role by further protecting the health and safety of public servants and the communities where they live and work across Canada and around the world,” it read in the statement.
The requirement will also apply to Crown corporations and other employers in the federally regulated sector.
In Canada, more than 71 per cent of eligible Canadians are fully vaccinated and 82 per cent have had their first shot. That means more than 6 million eligible Canadians have not been vaccinated.
In Manitoba, 80.9 per cent have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 74.3 per cent have received two doses.
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