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Unvaccinated Quebecers will have to pay a health tax, Legault says
Unvaccinated Quebecers without medical exemptions will have to pay if they don't get 1st dose soon.
"These people, they put a very important burden on our health-care network," Legault said. "I think it's reasonable a majority of the population is asking that there be consequences."
Roughly 10 per cent of eligible Quebecers remain unvaccinated, but health officials say they take up about 50 per cent of COVID-19 beds in hospitals.
Hospitals were dealing with severe staff shortages before the Omicron variant began spreading in the province, which seriously exacerbated those shortages. Several regional health boards have had to cancel up to 80 per cent of non-urgent and semi-urgent surgeries to free up staff to help with COVID-19 infections. Legault said his government was also looking at further expanding the use of the province's vaccination passport to businesses, such as hairdressers and other personal care services, but that he wanted to "go further" than that with the tax.
As of Jan. 18, customers will have to show their vaccine passports before entering Quebec's provincially run alcohol and cannabis stores.
"It's a question of fairness for 90 per cent of the population, which has made some sacrifices," Legault said, referring to those who have at least one vaccine dose. "I think we owe them this kind of measure."
A lot of Canadians have communist leanings. That includes SSG and copier addict. I think most Americans just want government to get out of the way. Big difference.
Adversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime.
A lot of Canadians have communist leanings. That includes SSG and copier addict. I think most Americans just want government to get out of the way. Big difference.
If you had even demonstrated a basic knowledge of what communism is this post might actually mean something. Too bad you haven't a clue what communism is.
A lot of Canadians have communist leanings. That includes SSG and copier addict. I think most Americans just want government to get out of the way. Big difference.
I know I sure do.
They can't even balance the countries check book.
AOC is suggesting everyone get a covid booster even though she has the shot and 3 boosters, didn't keep her from getting covid.
Wonder how many she infected while on her trip to FL.?
And the ' experts ' say the shot/booster don't do a damn thing to protect against Omnicron.
Does the government think we are stupid and don't keep up with the reports on Covid?
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