Ontario To Require Proof Of Vaccination In Select Settings

As Ontario braces for a Delta-driven fourth wave of COVID-19, the government has announced that it will require people to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings.

Starting September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (meaning they must have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior) and provide proof of vaccination, along with photo ID, to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn and includes:

• Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, as well as delivery and takeout);