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Vaccine Policy Announced for Canada Summer Games

Mandatory Vaccines announced for Canada Summer Games in Niagara

The Canada Games Council announcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accredited individuals atending the 2022 Canada Summer Games in the Niagara Region.  

In a release, the CGC states all accredited athletes, coaches, managers, technical officials, participant assistants, venue pass holders, mission staff, guests and media must receive and provide proof of a complete and up-to-date series of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their arrival at the 2022 games. 

The CGC, and the 2022 Canada Games Host Society will make accommodations for individuals who are either ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, or have received an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

Eligible individuals who have not provided proof of vaccination or received an exemption will not be permitted to attend or participate.

The policy will also apply to those attending the 2023 winter games in PEI. 

Spectators of the 2022 and 2023 Canada Games will also be subject to current public health requirements of the respective host communities and the policies of the host venues.

The CGC COVID-19 vaccination policy is available at canadagames.ca. 

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