Update on “Freedom Convoy” Occupation Resolution Efforts
For the past 11 days, Ottawans have had to endure significant disruption to their lives – to say nothing of vandalism, harassment and expressions of hate & violence.
Progress on Donating 200M COVID-19 Vaccines Globally
When it comes to COVID-19, we aren’t safe in Canada until everyone is safe. That is why Canada has committed to delivering 200 million dose equivalents to support the global health response.
Health Canada Authorizes First COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
Health Canada has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for children, giving the regulatory green light to Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose vaccine. Children ages five to 11 are now eligible to receive this vaccine, in a smaller dosage than has been offered to those ages 12 and above.
Mandatory Vaccination in the Federally Regulated Transportation Sectors
Effective at 3 AM (EDT) on October 30, 2021, all travellers 12 years of age plus four months flying on domestic or international flights departing from Canada, as well as passengers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will need to show proof of vaccination to travel.
Mandatory Vaccinations for Federal Employees
On October 6, the federal government took further steps to finish the fight against COVID-19 by mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces.
Federal Proof of Vaccination & Business Support Updates
Read more about the standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination now available to Canadians, and the COVID support programs in place to support Canadians going forward.