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OHRC releases policy statement on vaccine mandates

  • September 27, 2021
  • Amanda Dimilta
  • Comments Off on OHRC releases policy statement on vaccine mandates

On September 22, 2021, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its statement regarding the Ontario government’s requirement that residents provide proof of full vaccination to access certain public settings, specifically higher risk indoor facilities.

The OHRC states that the mandate is generally permissible under the Ontario Human Rights Code (link), as long as those who cannot be vaccinated are reasonably accommodated. » Read the rest