Ontario's proof of vaccination system: What Ottawa residents need to know

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OTTAWA — Ontario's COVID-19 vaccination passport system remains in effect, requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to access non-essential businesses in Ottawa and across Ontario.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you need to know about the COVID-19 proof of vaccination program in Ottawa.

What is the COVID-19 proof of vaccination system?

Effective Sept. 22, Ontario requires patrons to provide proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain non-essential businesses and settings.

Children under 12 will not need to show proof of vaccination to access non-essential businesses.

How do I show proof of vaccination?

The Ontario government says individuals aged 12 and older can provide either a paper or digital copy of their vaccination receipt. It must include name, date of vaccination and product name at the time of vaccination.

You can download your COVID-19 vaccination receipt from Ontario's provincial booking portal.

You must also prove the vaccine receipt is yours by providing government issued identification that includes your name and date of birth.

Exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccination system?

Exemptions to the proof of COVID-19 vaccination regulation include:

Where you need to show proof of vaccination in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

Where you won't need proof of vaccination in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

The Ontario government says a patron entering an indoor area at an establishment requiring proof of vaccination solely for the following purposes does not need to show proof of vaccination:

All other public health measures (masking and physical distancing) apply to all patrons.

Can Quebec residents visit Ottawa restaurants and sporting facilities?

Fully vaccinated residents of Quebec and other jurisdictions will be allowed to enter non-essential facilities in Ottawa, with proof of vaccination.

The Ontario government says a vaccination receipt from another jurisdiction that shows the holder is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can be shown.

You must also show photo identification.

Ottawa sporting events/facilities

Rideau Carleton Casino

The Rideau Carleton Casino says visitors are required to show proof of full vaccination to enter the casino at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

This measure is in addition to the current screening, contact tracing and Safe and Sound protocols that are currently in place at Rideau Carleton Casino, future home of Hard Rock.

Rideau Centre

The Rideau Centre says proof of vaccination is mandatory to dine in the Ottawa mall's food court and restaurants.

Patrons will need to show proof of vaccination and a government issued ID.

Museums

As of Dec. 1, visitors ages 12 and older will need to be fully vaccinated to visit national museums in Ottawa and Gatineau.

You will need to show proof of full vaccination to attend:

Visitors to The Diefenbunker in Ottawa's west end must also be fully vaccinated to visit the Cold War museum.

City of Ottawa services

The city of Ottawa says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required for those 12 and older to enter municipal recreation and cultural facilities.

You will need to be fully vaccinated to access the following indoor recreational and cultural activities:

Adults who accompany children or youth into a facility for activities will require proof they have been fully vaccinated, including for swimming lessons and Learn-to-Skate activities.

The following city facilities and in-person services do not require proof of vaccination: