If Senators want to participate in Senate proceedings in-person in the new Parliament, they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or take a rapid test if they have a medical exemption. The agreement was announced on Thursday after Senate Speaker George Furey consulted with the leaders and facilitators of all recognized parties and groups within the Senate.
OTTAWA -- If Senators want to participate in Senate proceedings in-person in the new Parliament, they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or take a rapid test if they have a medical exemption.
Effective Nov. 22, the first day of the 44th Parliament, all senators must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy echoes the Board of Internal Economy deciding earlier this month to implement a vaccine mandate requiring anyone entering any buildings in the House of Commons precinct, including the Chamber, to beThese policies follow the federal government announcing on Oct. 6 that “core” federal public servants will have to attest to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or face being put on leave without pay.
As of Thursday, a decision had not been made when it comes to a Senate staff vaccination policy, though the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration will be "meeting soon to discuss the implementation of a vaccine policy for all staff."
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