(Ottawa) Federal Minister responsible for Employment Insurance says unemployed Canadians refusing to be vaccinated could be denied benefits as long as public health concerns remain at the forefront.
The Liberals have added restrictive covenants for the payment of benefits, saying federal support should not go to workers who lose their jobs or work hours because they refuse to be vaccinated.
The rules do not apply to those who have a medical exemption.
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said the move was in part economic to ensure that workplaces are not closed due to an outbreak, and also to encourage more eligible Canadians to do so. vaccinate.
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Mr.me Qualtrough said the rules will likely stay in place as long as public health remains a top political priority.
The latest round of government benefits for hard-hit workers is expected to last until early May, but the Liberals have the power to extend aid until the summer if needed.