OACP Statement: Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings

Ontario’s police leaders and personnel are committed to playing our part in keeping our communities safe from COVID-19, especially as the Delta Variant continues to threaten the health and safety of the people of Ontario. We are proud of the ongoing efforts of our front-line police officers and personnel, along with other first responders, in the fight against COVID-19.

Given the new requirement for proof of vaccination against COVID-19 announced today by the Government of Ontario, police services will continue to work closely with first responders, government, businesses, and community partners to ensure Ontarians are protected from this virus. The primary role of law enforcement organizations under the new rules will continue to be the keeping of the peace and the safety of Ontarians. As confirmed by the Government of Ontario today, police will not be expected to conduct routine compliance checks of enhanced vaccination receipts.

The OACP continues to strongly encourage all police personnel to be vaccinated unless they have a valid medical reason to not be fully vaccinated.

For more information:

Government of Ontario Announcement:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000779/ontario-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-in-select-settings

OACP Statement on Mandatory Vaccinations of Police Personnel:                                                       https://www.oacp.ca/en/news/oacp-statement-on-policies-related-to-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-for-police-personnel.aspx