They may be behind bars, bereft of most rights enjoyed by Canadians, but federal cons don’t have to get vaccinated, the Correctional Service said..However, Blacklock’s Reporter said prison guards would be required to show proof of vaccination under a cabinet proposal..“The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for federal inmates,” said Isabelle Robitaille, spokeswoman for the Correctional Service..“It is important to offer inmates adequate information on the benefits and risk of receiving a vaccination for infections such as COVID-19 in order to make informed health decisions.”.Prison managers estimated 74% of inmates are fully vaccinated, and that number climbed to 89% for prisoners over age 70..Of 56,885 inmates at penitentiaries, 1,582 contracted COVID-19 and six died..Robitaille said convicts who decline a COVID-19 shot “may be required to adhere to additional safety measures including social distancing, testing and medical isolation,” and were encouraged to read health guidelines on immunization..“We provided inmates at all of our sites with information,” she said..“If an inmate who has not consented changes their mind, they can speak to health services about getting the vaccine,” said Robitaille. “Staff continues to engage with inmates regarding the benefits of getting immunized.”.Cabinet on August 13 said if re-elected it would draft regulations to ensure all 300,540 federal employees including prison guards be vaccinated by October 31..“This is an evolution of the government’s posture,” Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc told reporters..“What will happen to federal employees who choose not to be vaccinated?” asked a reporter..“We’re not focused on those questions,” replied LeBlanc..Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election August 15 as a referendum on mandatory vaccination, he said..“I think people who disagree with this government or disagree with this direction should have an opportunity to make themselves heard,” said Trudeau..“That’s what this election is all about,” said the prime minister. “It’s allowing Canadians to weigh in..“We chose to make sure federal public servants and everyone boarding a train or plane be vaccinated,” said Trudeau. “Not everyone agrees. Not every political party agrees. Well, Canadians should be able to weigh in on that.”.Trudeau on August 31 went further in describing unvaccinated Canadians as a public health risk. “They are putting at risk their own kids and they’re putting at risk our kids as well,” he said..“What about my choice to keep my kids safe? What about our choices to make sure we’re getting through this pandemic as quickly as we can?”
They may be behind bars, bereft of most rights enjoyed by Canadians, but federal cons don’t have to get vaccinated, the Correctional Service said..However, Blacklock’s Reporter said prison guards would be required to show proof of vaccination under a cabinet proposal..“The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for federal inmates,” said Isabelle Robitaille, spokeswoman for the Correctional Service..“It is important to offer inmates adequate information on the benefits and risk of receiving a vaccination for infections such as COVID-19 in order to make informed health decisions.”.Prison managers estimated 74% of inmates are fully vaccinated, and that number climbed to 89% for prisoners over age 70..Of 56,885 inmates at penitentiaries, 1,582 contracted COVID-19 and six died..Robitaille said convicts who decline a COVID-19 shot “may be required to adhere to additional safety measures including social distancing, testing and medical isolation,” and were encouraged to read health guidelines on immunization..“We provided inmates at all of our sites with information,” she said..“If an inmate who has not consented changes their mind, they can speak to health services about getting the vaccine,” said Robitaille. “Staff continues to engage with inmates regarding the benefits of getting immunized.”.Cabinet on August 13 said if re-elected it would draft regulations to ensure all 300,540 federal employees including prison guards be vaccinated by October 31..“This is an evolution of the government’s posture,” Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc told reporters..“What will happen to federal employees who choose not to be vaccinated?” asked a reporter..“We’re not focused on those questions,” replied LeBlanc..Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election August 15 as a referendum on mandatory vaccination, he said..“I think people who disagree with this government or disagree with this direction should have an opportunity to make themselves heard,” said Trudeau..“That’s what this election is all about,” said the prime minister. “It’s allowing Canadians to weigh in..“We chose to make sure federal public servants and everyone boarding a train or plane be vaccinated,” said Trudeau. “Not everyone agrees. Not every political party agrees. Well, Canadians should be able to weigh in on that.”.Trudeau on August 31 went further in describing unvaccinated Canadians as a public health risk. “They are putting at risk their own kids and they’re putting at risk our kids as well,” he said..“What about my choice to keep my kids safe? What about our choices to make sure we’re getting through this pandemic as quickly as we can?”
