Share this Story: Quebec plans to hit unvaccinated with a 'significant' taxQuebec plans to hit unvaccinated with a 'significant' tax The 'health contribution' announced by Premier Legault would become the first such tax in Canada Photo by The Canadian PressArticle content The Quebec government wants to impose a “significant” financial penalty on the “small minority” of Quebecers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Premier François Legault made the announcement — which would be a first in Canada — during a press conference on Tuesday. Try refreshing your browser, or Quebec plans to hit unvaccinated with a 'significant' tax Back to video “Unfortunately, there is still a small minority, about 10 per cent of the population, that refuses to get vaccinated,” Legault said. Article content It has also been somewhat of a trailblazer when it comes to enforcing new measures to fight against COVID-19.

Source: National Post January 12, 2022 12:24 UTC