City of Toronto to Drop Vaccine Mandate Starting Dec. 1

City of Toronto to Drop Vaccine Mandate Starting Dec. 1
A pharmacist prepares a dose behind a counter lined with vials of COVID-19 vaccines in Toronto on June 18, 2021. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Marnie Cathcart
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The City of Toronto has announced it will drop its mandatory vaccination policy for city staff, volunteers, and contractors as of Dec. 1.

In a news release issued on Nov. 8, the city said 350 unionized employees who lost their jobs as a result of the mandates are eligible for reinstatement. Approximately 35,000 Toronto employees, out of about 41,080 as of September 2022, complied with the vaccination policy.