The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will eliminate its COVID-19 vaccine policy for workers effective November 27. .A Thursday press release said while proof of vaccination will no longer be required for TTC employees, it will be updating its conditions of employment policy to include compliance with similar policies in the future if required. .The TTC introduced its vaccine mandate in 2021 after consulting with public health officials and following the science. The release said the policy was meant to eliminate employee illnesses and allow the transit system to continue delivering its essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. .It said eligible employees who were terminated due to this policy will be offered the opportunity to be reinstated by the TTC. They will be ineligible for back pay, but their seniority will be preserved. .To date, almost 15,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered on TTC properties. TTC is encouraging all of its employees to stay updated with their COVID-19 vaccines, as it is the best protection from becoming sick. .The City of Toronto said November 8 its vaccine mandate for employees, volunteers, and contractors will be rescinded effective December 1. .READ MORE: City of Toronto drops COVID vaccine requirement for staff.“I am proud more than 35,000 members of the Toronto Public Service got vaccinated to protect themselves, their family, the community, and their co-workers,” said City of Toronto Interim City Manager Tracey Cook. .“The vaccination policy achieved its goal and we will continue to follow all the science, evidence, and public health advice as we move forward.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will eliminate its COVID-19 vaccine policy for workers effective November 27. .A Thursday press release said while proof of vaccination will no longer be required for TTC employees, it will be updating its conditions of employment policy to include compliance with similar policies in the future if required. .The TTC introduced its vaccine mandate in 2021 after consulting with public health officials and following the science. The release said the policy was meant to eliminate employee illnesses and allow the transit system to continue delivering its essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. .It said eligible employees who were terminated due to this policy will be offered the opportunity to be reinstated by the TTC. They will be ineligible for back pay, but their seniority will be preserved. .To date, almost 15,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered on TTC properties. TTC is encouraging all of its employees to stay updated with their COVID-19 vaccines, as it is the best protection from becoming sick. .The City of Toronto said November 8 its vaccine mandate for employees, volunteers, and contractors will be rescinded effective December 1. .READ MORE: City of Toronto drops COVID vaccine requirement for staff.“I am proud more than 35,000 members of the Toronto Public Service got vaccinated to protect themselves, their family, the community, and their co-workers,” said City of Toronto Interim City Manager Tracey Cook. .“The vaccination policy achieved its goal and we will continue to follow all the science, evidence, and public health advice as we move forward.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
