Canada: RCMP union supports un-vaccinated officers, will ‘defy’ federal vaccine mandate for public service – IOTW Report

Canada: RCMP union supports un-vaccinated officers, will ‘defy’ federal vaccine mandate for public service

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In an email to its members, the RCMP’s union declared their support for RCMP officers who refuse the COVID vaccination. When the mandatory vaccination policy for the federal public service is in place, the union will maintain their support for unvaccinated members would not waver.

The September 23 email, obtained by the CBC, reads, “The [National Police Federation] supports a member’s right to choose to be vaccinated or not.”

“We will assist and represent members individually with their choice and its possible employment consequences.”

Citing privacy concerns, a union spokesperson would not disclose how many members expressed their concerns regarding COVID vaccines.

“We’re unequivocal that civil servants must be vaccinated. If anyone doesn’t have a legitimate medical reason for not getting fully vaccinated — or chooses not to get vaccinated — there will be consequences,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shortly before he dropped the writ.

The Trudeau Liberals announced it would mandate COVID vaccines for federal employees and eligible Canadians travelling by plane, train or ship.

Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra said, “Vaccine requirements in the transportation sector will help protect the safety of employees, their families, passengers, their communities and all Canadians. And more broadly, it will hasten Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.” read more

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