Halifax is ending its vaccination requirement for staff, students, volunteers, and suppliers February 28.
It comes after the province announced its proof of vaccine policy would end Monday.
The municipality instituted its Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in October.
That policy required anyone working for the city to be fully vaccinated or “face employment consequences,” which included being put on unpaid administrative leave.
It also required all new hires to be fully vaccinated.
Halifax is also dropping proof of vaccine to participate in recreation programming or use recreation and fitness centres.
Province delays decision on unvaccinated workers
The province hasn’t yet made a decision on whether to drop its vaccine policy for workers.
However, after cabinet Thursday, Premier Tim Houston said officials were discussing changes in their vaccine policy for provincial employees.
Houston said they would need to decide based on the risks of each workplace, and said he expects vaccination against COVID-19 will remain a requirement for all staff working with vulnerable people and in healthcare.
