CBC: Unvaccinated Quebecers will have to pay a health tax, Legault says
Unvaccinated Quebecers without medical exemptions will have to pay if they don't get 1st dose soon
Quebec Premier François Legault said Tuesday the province would be imposing a health tax on Quebecers who refuse to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.
"We're looking for a health contribution for adults who refuse to be vaccinated for non-medical reasons," Legault said at a news conference, in which he also announced an interim public health director to replace Dr. Horacio Arruda.
Arruda handed in his resignation letter Monday evening, pointing to public criticism of recent health measures. Quebec imposed an overnight curfew before New Year's Eve, the second time it has done so over the course of the pandemic.
Legault did not say when the payment would take effect or how much it would cost, but he did say he wanted it to be significant enough to act as an incentive to get vaccinated — more than $50 or $100, he added. Legault said details would be revealed "in the coming weeks."
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Update #1: Quebec to impose 'significant' financial penalty against people who refuse to get vaccinated (CTV News)
Update #2: COVID live updates: Quebec to impose financial penalty on the unvaccinated, Legault says (Montreal Gazette)
WNU Editor: I live in this province. Needless to say that there are a lot of people who are not happy with this draconian proposal.