Quebec’s vaccine passport program beings Sept. 1

By Justin Slimm

Posted August 10, 2021 2:12 pm.

Last Updated August 10, 2021 3:47 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

MONTREAL – Quebec’s vaccine passport will come into effect on Sept. 1, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Tuesday.

The program is for fully vaccinated Quebecers and will allow them to participate in non-essential activities deemed moderate to high risk.

BACKGROUND: Quebec to introduce vaccine passport system: Legault

Dubé said more details will come out later this month after the results of a pilot project are completed.

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