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Oct 19, 2021 7:25 PM - The Canadian Press
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the city has a very high vaccination rate, making it one of the world's safest places during the pandemic.
His comments come as Vancouver joins other BC employers in imposing a mandatory vaccination policy for its workers.
Stewart says the mandate ensuring employees are fully vaccinated by December 6th puts the health of workers and the public first.
The city says employees who don't comply won't be permitted in the workplace.
The City of Vancouver has announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all its staff.
It says workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 6th or they will not be allowed into the workplace.
The only exceptions will be employees who require an exemption due to a medical or protected legal ground.
