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How Quebec's vaccine passport will work, and where it will apply | CBC News
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HOW QUEBEC'S VACCINE PASSPORT WILL WORK, AND WHERE IT WILL APPLY
Starting Sept. 1, the Quebec government is putting into effect a vaccine
passport system that will limit many non-essential activities to people who are
fully vaccinated. Here's a primer on how it will work.
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PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLAY TEAM SPORTS, GO TO A BAR OR
VISIT A ZOO
CBC News · Posted: Aug 24, 2021 6:43 PM ET | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
A woman looks at the Quebec government's new vaccine passport called VaxiCode on
a phone in Montreal, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic
continues in Canada and around the world. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
The Quebec government is putting into place a vaccine passport system starting
Sept. 1 that will effectively bar people who aren't fully vaccinated from many
non-essential activities.
The passport — an electronic record of vaccination in the form of a quick
response (QR) code — has already been tested out at various establishments
across the province, including a restaurant, bar and gym.
Here's a primer on the system.
HOW DO I DOWNLOAD IT?
The vaccine passport system applies to anyone aged 13 and over. It will be
implemented through an app, called VaxiCode, which is available for download on
Apple devices. As of Monday, Aug. 30, it still wasn't available on Android.
Health Minister Christian Dubé said Monday afternoon it will be available in the
coming hours. A digital copy or printed-out version of the QR code is also
considered valid.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The app will display your scannable QR code once you have uploaded it. The code
contains your name, date of birth and vaccination status and is sent by email by
the province, or can be downloaded from this government web page. With the app,
it is also possible to include the QR codes of family members in the same app.
WHAT ABOUT FOR BUSINESSES?
A separate app will be made available for the businesses and event organizers
who need to scan your QR code. That app is called VaxiCode Verif. When scanned,
the app will show your name in green if you are fully vaccinated, and in red if
you are not. That information isn't retained by VaxiCode Verif and disappears
from the app in a matter of seconds, a government official said. Customers will
need to show identification to cross-reference with the QR code.
WHERE WILL IT BE REQUIRED?
The vaccine passport will be necessary to take part in a wide range of
activities and events determined to be at a high risk of transmission of the
coronavirus. Those include festivals, gyms, sports venues and training
facilities. Restaurants and bars will require a passport, even to sit on
terrasses, but not for takeout. Other places requiring passports include
casinos, bingo halls, bowling alleys, amusement parks, fairs, marathons, escape
rooms and zoos. A full list of places and events where the vaccine passport will
be required is available on the province's website.
Be it La Ronde, Zoo de Granby, Montreal Botanical Garden or the Aquarium du
Québec, the province is requiring vaccine passports at all entertainment venues.
(Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
WHAT ABOUT SCHOOLS?
Passports will not be required to access public schools. A passport will
be needed to prove older students have been vaccinated if they wish to
participate in extracurricular activities considered high risk. Teachers,
students and chaperones will not need to present their passport during a school
trip.
WHAT ABOUT SPORTS?
Vaccine passports will be required for team sports or physical activities
outdoors involving frequent or prolonged contact, with the exception of
professional and school settings. People who reside at the same address or those
just practising in an unorganized setting won't need a passport, but all sports
and physical activities indoors will require one. The province provides a list
of all sports where a passport is required on its website.
WHERE WILL IT NOT BE REQUIRED?
Beyond basic services like grocery stores and pharmacies, there are several
places where vaccine passports will not be required, including private
gatherings, weddings, funerals, places of worship, spas, driving lessons and
lodging.
HOW WILL THE PASSPORT BE ENFORCED?
There will be some leniency in the first two weeks, but penalties will be
applied starting Sept. 15. People can use only their own QR codes. Anyone who
commits fraud in connection with the vaccine passport could face hefty fines,
ranging from $1,000 to $6,000. Altering a government document or using falsified
identification is punishable under the Criminal Code.
WHAT ABOUT BUSINESS OWNERS WHO REFUSE TO COMPLY?
There will be inspectors checking non-essential businesses for compliance — just
as there has been with masks and other health measures. Customers can also
report businesses that are not checking QR codes. Non-compliance could result in
a business being shut down.
In Quebec, 85 per cent of the eligible population in the province (age 12 and
up) has received one dose of vaccine, and 77 per cent have received two doses.
(Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
WHAT IF THE APP DOESN'T WORK?
The province has set up a help line for anyone requiring assistance:
1-877-644-4545. There will also be more information available on the Quebec
government website.
IS IT SAFE?
The province said it is considering tweaks in order to make the passport system
safer, following reports the vaccination information of prominent
politicians had been hacked.
Government officials, however, have stressed no location data is accessible from
the QR code and that the scanned information isn't retained by VaxiCode Verif.
You don't need to be online to use the app. The app was developed by Akinox, a
Quebec-based company. CEO Alexander Dahl said Akinox has been working closely
with government experts in cybersecurity, privacy and protection of personal
information.
WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO CAN'T GET VACCINATED FOR MEDICAL REASONS?
Dr. Horacio Arruda, Quebec's director of public health, said it is extremely
rare that somebody can't get vaccinated for medical reasons, especially given
the type of vaccines being offered. In that rare case, their doctors can fill
out a document and the person will be issued a QR code to access non-essential
services.
WILL IT BE USEFUL OUTSIDE QUEBEC?
The app was developed in compliance with international standards of something
called the SMART Health Card. The province said it is working with the federal
government and other provinces to ensure the app is applicable in other
jurisdictions.
WHAT ABOUT VISITORS TO QUEBEC?
People who reside in another province or country will be able to show a printed
proof of vaccination, combined with identification that proves where they live.
WHAT OTHER PLACES REQUIRE A VACCINE PASSPORT?
British Columbia recently announced its own vaccine card, which will be required
to attend a concert, sporting event, movie, restaurant, nightclub, casino or
fitness class. In the United States, New York and California also require proof
of vaccination for some events. France, Germany and Israel also have vaccine
passports.
WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT SAY IT IS NEEDED?
The intention of the passport, the government says, is to avoid the widespread
closures that marked earlier waves of COVID-19 in Quebec. It will allow those
who are fully vaccinated to take part in activities such as sports, concerts and
dining out that were once prohibited. The government is also hoping the passport
serves as motivation to get vaccinated for those who haven't.
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