Some Canadian Universities Won’t Oblige Students to Vaccinate Against COVID-19

Although most universities in North America are imposing a vaccination obligation for students and staff returning to campus in the fall semester, several other universities, such as the University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, and McGill University, have not decided to impose such a requirement yet.

According to McGill Association of University Teachers’ head, Andrew Kirk, the university hasn’t taken a formal position yet, although “there’s quite a range of opinions.” Some professors think that McGill should make the vaccination process mandatory for returning staff and students.

“Others feel that as long as they themselves are vaccinated, and there are reasonable precautions, then it shouldn’t be a requirement,” Kirk said.

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