Why COVID-19 vaccination exemptions are rare on P.E.I. – CBC
‘It’s important for people to know it’s not just about their personal conviction’
Nov 17, 2021
Some Islanders hoping to skirt COVID-19 vaccination requirements on P.E.I. through a medical or religious exemption are winding up disappointed.
The P.E.I. Human Rights Commission says it’s had several calls from people wondering if they have grounds for an exemption, or to file a human rights complaint if they’re not granted one.
That’s since the province brought in its Vax Pass program in early October, and UPEI and Holland College made vaccinations mandatory for staff and students.
“But we haven’t had any where we’ve said ‘Yeah, you should come in and file a complaint. That would pass the test,'” said Brenda Picard, the commission’s executive director. “It’s important for people to know it’s not just about their personal conviction.”
