CBC employees given Dec. 1 deadline to get vaccinated
CBC/Radio-Canada
Employees of CBC/Radio Canada have been given a Dec. 1 deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Crown corporation announced on Thursday, but the potential ramifications for staff who refuse haven't been finalized.
Mandatory vaccination also applies to all contractors, sub‑contractors, vendors, independent producers, freelancers, performers and guests who visit any CBC/Radio‑Canada location, according to the announcement, made by CBC's senior executive team.
"We wanted to inform you of this new measure now to give as much time as possible to those who are not yet vaccinated," the statement says.
The vaccination requirement will apply to everyone at the CBC, whether they are teleworking or not, the statement says.
As for those who fail or refuse to get vaccinated by the Dec. 1 deadline, the statement says the broadcaster is currently in the process of developing the "administrative measures" that will apply to unvaccinated people who are not exempt for medical or religious reasons.
Those exemptions will be evaluated on "a case‑by‑case basis," the statement says.
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