The COVID-19 pandemic

[jeffster]

I think O’Toole’s suggestion is good — who wants to have daily testing? Likely not many, so they’ll opt for a vaccine without being forced.

Yes, it would be a strong incentive. But the government would still need to set up the infrastructure (and people!) for doing the testing and checking the test results at every work location. Considering the number of remote work locations for federal employees, is that even feasible to do?

It's nothing more than virtual signalling from Trudeau. This is what they said:

To plan our path forward, OCHRO will work with you to determine how this vaccination requirement will be implemented within the public service. We recognize that some people are unable to be vaccinated. In these cases, we will discuss accommodations that could be put in place. For those who refuse vaccination, we will need to consider alternative measures, such as testing and screening. Our overall objective will be to protect broader public health by reducing the risk of COVID-19.

So it's only mandatory unless someone refuses. How is that helpful?

That's why I think O'Toole's "idea" is more honest with the public (although he's just parroting what is hidden in Trudeau framework), but the media mostly won't pick up on this. Why are they giving Trudeau a free pass?

See below, 2nd paragraph that I am quoting.

https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publ...rvice.html