Quebec to impose a health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

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Quebec to impose a health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The Canadian province of Quebec will now charge a health tax to residents who are not vaccinated against the Coronavirus.

Premier Francois Legault said during a news conference that people who have not received their first dose of vaccine will have to pay a “contribution”. will charge a health tax to residents who are not vaccinated against Covid-19.

A BBC report states that in Quebec, which has seen the highest number of Covid-related deaths in Canada, is currently struggling with a surge in cases.

On Tuesday, the premier announced that it would be the first in the nation to financially penalise the unvaccinated.

Only about 12.8% of Quebec residents are not vaccinated.

According to federal data, just over 85% of Quebec residents had received at least one vaccine dose by 1 January.

Premier Francois Legault said during a news conference that people who have not received their first dose of vaccine will have to pay a “contribution”.

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