\u0027As mask restrictions have been lifted, I have repeatedly expressed concerns about the human rights implications of these policy decisions\u0027
Govender said the one place even the most vulnerable should feel safe is in health-care and long-term-care facilities.
“There are those on vaccine requirements and proof-of-vaccination requirements and on masks who think we should take different actions on both sides of the issue, but our actions in B.C. are governed by public health,” said Dix. The Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has spent the three years of the pandemic focused on COVID policy from a rights’ perspective, including guidance on wearing masks, vaccination policies and a rise in hate-related incidents.
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