What happens when you find a business on anti-vaccination passport website? Here's what we found in Hamilton
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A handful of Hamilton business owners are refusing to enforce Ontario's proof-of-vaccination policies that are meant to stop the spread of COVID-19, CBC Hamilton has confirmed.
The province's COVID-19 vaccine certification policy requires showing proof of full vaccination and matching identification to enter businesses such as bars, casinos, gyms, restaurants, sports arenas and theatres.
The program came into effect last Wednesday, and already, the city says more than 10 businesses are being investigated for dismissing the vaccine passport.
The city says its current approach is solely focused on educating business owners on the policy.
The Ministry of Labour confirmed the "education-first" approach is being applied across the province, with Ontario offences officers working with local bylaw, an approach "in line with the province's response throughout the pandemic."
Businesses that don't comply to the Reopening Ontario Act can face a ticket of $1,000 or a penalty of up to $10 million, the ministry said.
At least a dozen Hamilton businesses, mostly restaurants, appeared recently on websites and social media groups that list those opposed to enforcing provincial proof-of-vaccination policies. Some of those sites function as directories for businesses across Canada.
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