Ontario Rolls Out Vaccine Certificate Program

Ontario Premier Doug Ford (second L) responds to a question during a press conference at Queen's Park in Toronto on Sept. 1, 2021. Also present are Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; and Kaleed Rasheed, Associate Minister of Digital Government. The Canadian Press/ Tijana Martin

Ontario has announced its version of a COVID-19 vaccine certificate, which will be required to access non-essential services in the province starting Sept. 22.

Premier Doug Ford announced the new vaccine certificate policy on Wednesday, saying vaccination is needed to access businesses such as restaurants, bars, casinos, and other indoor facilities. The certificate will not be applied to outdoor activities.