Ontario Introduces COVID-Vaccine Passport

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the Ontario government announced its plan to introduce a vaccine passport system in the province.

What you need to know

• Ontario's plan has two phases. Beginning September 22, 2021, individuals will be required to show proof of their full vaccination status to enter certain businesses and settings in the province. The government plans to replace this with a digital vaccination certificate by October 22.
• The proof of vaccination requirements currently do not apply to employees, retail settings, and most public institution or government buildings.
• Organizations are increasingly deciding to require proof of vaccination from customers, employees and others visiting their place of business. Unless prohibited, and assuming the QR code verification app is available to them, these organizations may choose to adopt the promised digital vaccination certificate as a means of confirming vaccination status.