Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday
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The latest:
Ontario and New Brunswick are rolling out vaccine passport systems on Wednesday that require people who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine to show proof of vaccination before entering non-essential indoor spaces.
The programs will require people who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines to show proof of vaccination at non-essential businesses where large numbers of people gather, including dine-in restaurants, gyms, sports events and clubs.
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, urged people to be patient as workers and businesses adjust to the new requirement. The top doctor said he hopes the new system will help boost vaccination rates — particularly among 20- to 39-year-olds, who currently have the highest rate of infection in Ontario.
Proof-of-vaccination systems are becoming more common across Canada, as governments work to boost vaccination rates amid increasing COVID-19 numbers. The systems, however, are not without controversy — some view them as an infringement on individual rights, others argue that the systems put undue burdens on businesses that have already been hit hard by pandemic closures and ever-changing regulations.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said he understands that some people are concerned that their civil liberties are being infringed upon. But he also said the greater concern is experiencing a sudden surge in infections and having to lock down the province again.
On Twitter on Wednesday, the premier echoed Moore's call for patience.
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