From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an enormous amount of information has been communicated about the virus and how to keep ourselves and our workplaces safe.
While the choice to get vaccinated is ultimately up to individuals, this resource hub’s goal is to equip businesses to play their part to get to herd immunity.
As employers and providers of goods and services to the general public, businesses have a critical role to play in getting Manitobans vaccinated, which will ultimately create the conditions for the relaxation of public health restrictions currently in place.
It is possible some employers may require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (e.g., if required for international travel).
As the vaccination rollout continues, some workplaces may have employees who are partially vaccinated, fully vaccinated or not yet vaccinated.
Employers will need to consider how a partially vaccinated workforce impacts their organization.
Given the overwhelming volume of information available on vaccines, this resource hub provides companies of all sizes with a single focal point for the information they need to know as employers and the resources they can use to reassure and encourage their employees to get vaccinated.
Employers will need to navigate a host of issues on the horizon, including questions on vaccination policies, testing requirements, workplace accommodations and more.
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Manitoba COVID-19 Immunization Update: Feb. 9/2022
On February 9, 2022, Manitoba public health released the following updates: Youth ages 12 to 17 Manitoba is adopting new guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization for vaccinating youth ages 12 to 17 against COVID-19 and its variants. Effective...
Manitoba Vaccination News – January 6/2022
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Vaccination Verification
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UPDATE: September 3/2021
As we move into the Labour Day long weekend, and begin to prepare for a return to the office for many of us and the return to in-class learning, there has been a number of updates and developments. The Province of Manitoba has made changes to the public health orders...
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Latest News
Manitoba COVID-19 Immunization Update: Feb. 9/2022
On February 9, 2022, Manitoba public health released the following updates: Youth ages 12 to 17 Manitoba is adopting new guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization for vaccinating youth ages 12 to 17 against COVID-19 and its variants. Effective...
Manitoba Vaccination News – January 6/2022
Manitoba's Public Health and Vaccine Implementation Task Force teams have recently released the following updates about COVID-19 vaccines: Vaccines for Youth and Young Adults (Ages 12 to 29): Due to a shortage of the Pfizer vaccine, on January 5, 2022, the Province...
Bill C-2: An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19
On November 24, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-2 in Parliament to implement the recently announced COVID-19 relief fund measures. This bill would: Extend the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May...
Vaccination Against COVID-19: Kids Ages 5 to 11
Effective Thursday, Nov. 25, Winnipeg’s vaccine site at RBC Convention Centre will no longer be accepting walk-in appointments in anticipation of a high volume of appointments for youth ages 5 to 11. Individuals who wish to be immunized at this location can make an...
Vaccination Verification
If you're a business owner/operator or employee working in a restaurant, entertainment venue, cultural attraction, etc, you likely have been hard at work verifying proof of vaccination already. Here are the protocols as determined by Manitoba's Public Health...
Federal COVID-19 Immunization Card Now Available
The new federal immunization card - called the Pan-Canadian Proof of Vaccination Card (PVC) - is now available for fully vaccinated Manitobans for domestic or international travel. Individuals who currently have a digital Manitoba immunization card or are applying for...
Key Considerations for Reopening Physical Workplaces
As provincial governments in Canada carefully lift restrictions, employers must be cognizant of new workplace considerations and how their employees will return to work safely and smoothly. This article serves as a guide for employers as they develop their COVID-19...
UPDATE: September 3/2021
As we move into the Labour Day long weekend, and begin to prepare for a return to the office for many of us and the return to in-class learning, there has been a number of updates and developments. The Province of Manitoba has made changes to the public health orders...
Talking to Your Employees about Vaccines
Whether by staff meetings, emails or casual one on one conversations, employers have countless touchpoints every day to speak with their employees about vaccines. The choice to get vaccinated is ultimately with the individual, but the conversations you have will...
COVID-19 Vaccine Policies in the Workplace
Vaccines play an important role in the fight against COVID-19, but there are several key questions facing employers when it comes to vaccination policies in the workplace. The first question is often about whether employers can implement a mandatory vaccination...
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