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Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, has suspended more than 800 employees who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On this subject with reference to the statement of the director of the company Michael Russo informed TNC.
“Our employees have contributed and now over 96% are fully immunized. Employees who were not vaccinated or did not have medical or other authorized benefits were sent on unpaid leave, ”he said.
Most of Air Canada’s 27,000 employees have already received both coronavirus vaccines, he said, but about 800 have still not been vaccinated.
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Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcementStarting October 30, Ottawa will require federally regulated airlines, railways and shipping companies to implement mandatory employee vaccination policies. In addition, for violation of airline requirements, a fine of up to $ 25,000 is provided, and for railways and shipping – up to $ 250,000.
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