It’s official. Quebecers who want to use certain services or take part in certain activities deemed “non-essential” need to present proof of being adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so. Quebec is the first Canadian province to implement a COVID vaccine passport, but with Ontario, BC and Manitoba working on their own systems, it won’t be the last.
People will also need to present ID along with the passport.
Where Do You Need the Quebec Vaccine Passport?
There is a rather extensive list of where vaccine passports are now required on the Quebec Government’s website. Here are just some of the places and activities:
- Restaurants (including fast food and on terrasses)
- Bars (including on terrasses)
- Nightclubs
- Shopping mall food courts
- Performance venues
- Movie theatres
- Indoor sports
- Outdoor sports with close contact
- Outdoor concerts, sporting events, shows and other events with over 50 people in attendance
- Festivals
- Indoor weight lifting, swimming and gymnastics (ie. going to the gym)
There are some exemptions, for example, homeless people who want to eat at shopping mall food courts.
How Do You Get the Quebec Vaccine Passport?
Android users (as of yesterday) and iPhone users can download the “VaxiCode” app from either the Google Play Store or the App Store. Make sure to include the quotation marks when searching for it as it is a rather new app.
Once installed on your phone, you can either scan the QR code you were sent after your second vaccine shot or enter information and have the app locate your vax info. You’ll need to enter your name, date of birth, Medicare card number, mother’s maiden name, father’s name, postal code and the date of your first vax shot along with its brand.
Once the info is located and successfully added, you’ll be able to open up the app, click on your name and display the new QR code generated, along with your ID, to staff at the restaurant you wish to sit down at, or wherever else you want to go. You can also forgo using a phone and print a paper copy of your QR code (business card size is recommended, as is getting it laminated).
