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Mar 10, 2023 8:58 PM - B.C Govenment
As of April 3, 2023, BC Public Service employees will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The decision to rescind the policy was made based on the high level of vaccination among public-service employees and the current state of the pandemic.
More than 98% of employees met the requirement, which helped keep everyone safe.
Rescinding the vaccination policy means a small number of employees on administrative leave due to non-compliance will be provided the opportunity to return to the workplace.
The Public Service Agency has provided direction to ministries and will work with supervisors to support a smooth transition.
This change also means that contractors and other non-employees do not need to be vaccinated to enter BC Public Service workplaces.
