Local health units in Ontario could come up with their own vaccine passport if the province continues to resist, according to the head of a group representing local public health agencies in the province. He said other health units would have to follow suit to ensure there is consistency across the province, or at least in certain regions. Cushman admits implementing a vaccine passport will also likely take time, whether left up to the province or the dozens of health units — or larger health regions — across Ontario. In Quebec, which has several busy connections to eastern Ontario, a centralized proof of vaccination system launches on Wednesday. Ottawa's deputy medical officer of health said that plan has sparked concerns from businesses about different standards in Gatineau, Que., and the national capital.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2021 14:21 UTC