Parliament returns Monday with a vaccine mandate in place

Two months after the 2021 federal election, the 44th Parliament officially begins on Monday, a speech from the throne on Tuesday. The first few days will include a heavy dose of procedure, but also a series of key decisions. One big difference this time around is the vaccine mandate. How will it all work? Here's a rundown of some of the key elements involved in the opening of the new Parliament.

With the new batch of MPs getting to work, the first few days will include a heavy dose of procedure and formalities, but also a series of key decisions. One big difference this time around is there’ll be a vaccine mandate in place.

So, how will it all work? What happens after these key opening moments pass? When will Canadians be able to visit Parliament Hill again? And, what do we know so far about whether MPs can keep doing their jobs from home?

Here's a rundown of some of the key elements involved in the opening of the new Parliament.

As of Monday, Nov. 22, a vaccine mandate will be in effect for anyone who wants to enter the House of Commons and Senate buildings within the parliamentary precinct. This means that MPs and senators, as well as their staff and anyone who works in these spaces like reporters, will have to be fully vaccinated and show their proof in order to enter.