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Toronto Drop-In Network COVID Support and Engagement
Project
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
(Updated Sept 23, 2021)Table of Contents
Tools for Talking with People About the COVID-19 Vaccines: ............................................................................. 3
More About The Vaccines................................................................................................................................. 4
• Vaccine resources for youth............................................................................................................................ 4
How to Get Vaccinated..................................................................................................................................... 4
How to Get Your Vaccination Receipt................................................................................................................ 5
Accessing Proof of Vaccination for People Who Attended a Low-Barrier Clinic or Don’t Have ID ........................ 6
Vaccine Clinics ................................................................................................................................................. 6
• City Immunization Clinics ................................................................................................................................. 6
• Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics ..................................................................................................................................... 6
• Hospital Immunization Clinics.......................................................................................................................... 9
• Youth Vaccination Clinics ................................................................................................................................. 9
• Pharmacy Clinics ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Transportation to Clinics ................................................................................................................................ 11
How to Set Up a Vaccine Clinic at Your Drop-In ............................................................................................... 12
Mandatory Vaccine Policy .............................................................................................................................. 15
Paid Leave for Vaccination.............................................................................................................................. 18
COVID-19 Webinars ....................................................................................................................................... 19
The Toronto Drop-In Network COVID Support and Engagement Project is funded by the City of Toronto and is 2
supported by Inner City Health Associates.
260 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HouseTools for Talking with People About the COVID-19 Vaccines:
With Staff:
• Vaccine Information for Employers
• COVID-19 Vaccine Getting Started Checklist for Workplaces
• COVID-19 Vaccine Sample Message to Employees
With Participants:
• COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Strategies for Community Congregate Living Settings
• What People Experiencing Homelessness Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
With Everyone:
• Vaccine development and approval in Canada
• Reasons to get your vaccine
• What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
• How mRNA Vaccines Work
• mRNA Vaccine Q&A
• Mixing COVID-19 Vaccines
• Mixing Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines
• 6 Myths about the COVID-19 Vaccine
• Building Confidence in Vaccines
• For those nervous about getting needles
• Strategies to reduce needle fear
• Vaccine Fact Sheet for Youth
• Vaccine Q&A for Youth
• COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Youth FAQ
• Inner City Health Associates – Health Promotion
o Multiple positive dialogues with a familiar and trusted individual is an effective strategy
to build vaccine confidence and facilitates health seeking behaviours. The Population
Health Services at Inner City Health Associates (ICHA) is positioned to do just that.
o Services include:
Personalized approaches
Building cultural competence & sensitivity
Addressing new and varied questions
Data
o For more info, email Jamie Patel at Jamie.Patel@icha-toronto.ca
• Inner City Health Associates – Health Ambassadors
o Trained individuals through ICHA
o Can come speak to clients about the vaccine
o For more info, email Grace Richandi at grace.richandi@icha-toronto.ca
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• COVID-19 Outreach Rapid Response Team (CORRT)
• Toronto Public Health has resumed the COVID-19 Outreach Rapid Response Team (CORRT) on a
temporary basis.
• Staffed by Public Health Nurses, CORRT delivers COVID-19 vaccine confidence information
sessions to groups of Toronto residents who have not yet been fully vaccinated, particularly in
neighborhoods and populations with lower vaccine coverage rates. Sessions can be delivered
both online and in-person to residents and staff at community agencies, workplaces, as well as
other organizations.
• Requests for vaccine confidence information sessions can be made online until October 31st,
2021: https://s.tphsurvey.chkmkt.com/CORRT-request
More About The Vaccines
• See here: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-others/covid-19-
vaccines/covid-19-about-the-vaccines/
• Vaccine resources for youth: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/8ece-
COVID-19-Youth-Vaccine-Resource-List.pdf
How to Get Vaccinated
• How to Get Vaccinated
• Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelesness
• Vaccine Eligibility
• For Residents without OHIP Cards:
o Residents without OHIP cards who meet the current vaccine eligibility criteria for their
first or second dose may get vaccinated at any clinic or pharmacy offering vaccine. City-
run clinics now operate on a walk-in basis on Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A health card is not needed, however individuals must bring an acceptable form of
identification which may include government-issued ID (including non-Canadian and
expired documents) such as a driver’s licence or passport, a piece of mail with your
name on it, a pay stub or a student card.
o Residents without OHIP may also contact one of the partner agencies below for support
accessing their vaccine or a vaccination receipt:
Access Alliance
• Telephone: 416-760-8677
• Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Phone interpretation services are available for appointments as needed.
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
• Telephone: 416-306-4319
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Phone interpretation services are available as needed
FCJ Refugee Centre
• Telephone: 416-469-9754 ext. 230 and 232; WhatsApp: 4372173786
• Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Email: vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org;
• Phone interpretation services are available for appointments as needed.
“Residents without an OHIP card can also book their COVID-19 vaccination
appointment through hospitals and Ontario Health Team-led clinics by
visiting www.vaccineto.ca” (Toronto Public Health,
https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-
others/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated/)
How to Get Vaccinated Without an OHIP Card Infographic Translations in
Multiple Languages
How to Get Your Vaccination Receipt
If you have a green photo health card:
• You can log in to the provincial portal to download or print an electronic COVID-19 vaccine
receipt (PDF) for each dose you have received.
• To log in and get your receipt, you will need:
o a green photo health (OHIP) card (you will need numbers from both the front and back
of the card, expired cards will be accepted)
o your date of birth
o your postal code (the one associated with your health card)
If you have a red and white health card:
• Call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. The call centre agent can email you
a copy of your receipt.
If you do not have a health card:
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• If Toronto Public Health or one of the partner agencies listed below provided you with a
temporary health card number, you may request your vaccination receipts by calling the
Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. You will be asked to provide your temporary
health card number.
• If you have not previously been provided with a temporary health card number you may request
one by contacting one of the agencies supporting residents who do not have OHIP or the
Toronto Public Health Hotline at 416-338-7600 to be connected with one of the partner
agencies.
o Please note that the temporary health card number is only for accessing COVID-19
vaccine or COVID-19 vaccination receipts. It does not provide access to other health
services, and has not additional uses outside the COVID-19 vaccine services noted here.
Accessing Proof of Vaccination for People Who Attended a Low-Barrier Clinic or Don’t
Have ID
• Please see the resource document created via TDIN: https://tdin.ca/resource.php?id=729
Vaccine Clinics
• City Immunization Clinics
o City-run immunization clinics continue to vaccinate people who walk in without an
appointment from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., North Building, Hall A
(access Hall A via the West Ramp on Front Street at John Street)
Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr. (clinic is located on the east side of
the centre on the upper level, near Entrance 2)
Mitchell Field Arena, 89 Church Ave. (clinic is located on the east side of the
building in the gym, enter through the Community Centre main entrance)
The Hangar, 75 Carl Hall Rd.
Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall (in the old Target store)
o A health card is not needed for walk-in vaccinations, however individuals must bring
some form of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include government-
issued ID (including non-Canadian and expired documents) such as a driver’s licence or
passport, a piece of mail with your name on it, a pay stub or a student card.
• Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics
o CAMH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tuesdays-Fridays
9am-4pm (arrive by 3:30pm)
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HouseFirst and second doses
Ages 12+
Where:
• Sandi & Jim Treliving Gym in the Bell Gateway Building
• 100 Stokes Street, Toronto
“Our clinic offers a small, lower-stimulation environment. Our staff are trained to
support people with mental illness, substance use disorders, dementia and other
neurodiversity. For people who may experience difficulties in a larger clinic setting,
we try to provide a calm, judgement-free space that is safe and accepting.”
To book an appointment, visit: www.camh.ca/covidvaccine
o Parkdale Queen West CHC
Every Tuesday: 2-4pm
168 Bathurst St (Corner of Queen and Bathurst)
NO health card required
To make an appointment, contact Deb: 416-703-8482 ext. 2234
www.pqwchc.org
o COVID-19 Mobile Immunization Clinics
Community Centre 55
97 Main Street
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
3:30pm – 7:00pm
1st and 2nd doses
Walk-ins welcome!
OHIP not required
o York University COVID-19 Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine Clinic
Aviva Centre – 1 Shoreham Dr, Noth York, ON, M3N 3A6
Tennis Canada Entrace – clinic is located at the office between Gate G&H adjacent to
Shoreham Drive
September 21 – 23 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm
September 28 – 30 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Must be born in 2009 or earlier for Pfizer, or 18+ for Moderna
Must live/work/attend school in any ‘M’ postal code
Drop-in only, no appointments required
Bring ID – should show where you live, work or attend school
o TTC Pop-up Vaccination Clinic
For those born in 2009 or earlier
1st and 2nd doses
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HousePfizer and Moderna available
Wilson Station – Mezzanine level
Saturday, September 25 – 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, September 26 – 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Monday, September 27 – 8:00am – 8:00pm
o TPH COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Open to residents born in 2009 and older
Pfizer only
1st and 2nd doses available
No appointment needed, no OHIP needed
Undocumented, no problem – all are welcome!
Other forms of ID accepted (mail, email, someone to vouch for you with their own
proof)
A team of ambassadors will be available to respond to all your questions related to
vaccine
For more info, contact Vaccine Hotline: 647-213-1835
Locations Include:
Braeburn Junior School
• 15 Tandridge Cres
• September 25 – 26
• 2:00pm – 7:30pm
Humberwood Community Centre
• 850 Humberwood Blvd
• September 26
• 11:00am – 6:00pm
Kingsview Village Junior School
• 1 York Road
• September 23 – 24
• 3:00-7:00pm
Summerlea Park
• 2 Arcot Blvd
• September 25 – 26
• 10:00am – 5:00pm
West Park Village
• 10 Blackfriar
• Sept 23 – 26
• 12:20pm – 7:30pm
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• Hospital Immunization Clinics
o Hospital and Ontario Health Team (OHT) immunization clinics are providing first and
second dose vaccination appointments to individuals in Toronto. Some locations may
also offer walk-in vaccinations. Please review the eligibility criteria and booking details
for each clinic:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Vaccine Clinic
Community Place Hub – West Toronto OHT
Humber River Hospital Vaccine Clinic
Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners
North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners
Regent Park Community Health Centre – Downtown East Toronto OHT
Scarborough Health Network – Scarborough OHT
Sherbourne Health – Downtown East Toronto OHT
Sunnybrook Vaccination Clinic
University Health Network
• Youth Vaccination Clinics
o All Youth born in 2009 now eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination
o Walk-in vaccinations are available Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., for
anyone born in 2009 or earlier to receive a first or second dose mRNA vaccine at all five
City-run clinics (see above).
Other Youth Vaccination Clinics
Toronto Public Health is working with healthcare partners and local school boards to offer youth mobile
vaccine clinics in neighbourhoods where youth vaccine uptake has been low:
• Westview Centennial Secondary School, 755 Oakdale Road
o Thursday, September 23, 2021
o 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community Houseo Youth (12-24 years old) getting 1st or 2nd dose will receive a $25 Cadillac Fairview
Shopping Mall gift card, while supplies last.
• Rouge Valley Public School
o 30 Durnford Rd
o Thursday, September 23, 2021
o 4:00pm – 8:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• Galloway Road Public School
o 192 Galloway Rd
o Friday, September 24, 2021
o 4:00pm – 6:00 pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• Msgr Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School
o 2170 Kipling Ave.
o Friday, September 24, 2021
o 4:00pm – 6:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• St. Congrad Catholic School
o 5 Exbury Rd
o Saturday, September 25, 2021
o 12:00pm – 3:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• St. Roch Catholic School
o 174 Duncanwoods Dr
o Saturday, September 25, 2021
o 2:00pm – 6:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• Maryvale Public School
o 1325 Pharmacy Ave
o Saturday, September 25, 2021
o 3:00pm – 6:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
• St. Joseph Morrow Catholic Secondary School
o 3338 Bayview Ave
o Saturday, September 25, 2021
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supported by Inner City Health Associates.
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community Houseo 10:00am – 4:00pm
o For those born in 2009 or earlier
o No appointment needed
Sunnybrook Hospital Youth Clinic
• By appointment only
• https://covidvaccine.sunnybrook.ca/covid-vaccine/gp/self-schedule
• First doses
o Anyone age 12+ can book an appointment for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at
Sunnybrook. Please note: You must be at least 12 years old at the time of booking.
• Second doses
o Youths: Anyone age 12-17 can book a second-dose vaccine appointment at Sunnybrook
if they got their first dose of Pfizer more than 28 days ago.
o Adults: Anyone age 18+ can book a second-dose vaccine appointment at Sunnybrook if
they live, work or go to school in any M postal code and got their first dose of an mRNA
vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna) more than 28 days ago. Anyone who got a first dose
of AstraZeneca vaccine more than 8 weeks ago can also book a second dose of mRNA
vaccine using the online booking link below.
o They are administering Moderna to adults age 18+. All adults who have an appointment
at our vaccination clinic will receive the Moderna mRNA vaccine. They will continue to
give Moderna vaccine to all adults until further notice. They have no timeline for any
update on this.
o Youth ages 12-17 vaccinated in our clinic will receive Pfizer.
o There is no opportunity to request a different brand of vaccine.
• Pharmacy Clinics
o Find the pharmacy closest to you that offers COVID-19 vaccines.
Transportation to Clinics
• The Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan offers transportation services to people who may be
unable to access or afford existing transportation options to get to their vaccination
appointments.
• This program is intended for those who have no other options for transportation to vaccination
appointments.
• See More Info Here: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-
others/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated/
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HouseHow to Set Up a Vaccine Clinic at Your Drop-In
o Mobile Peer Ambassador Program
o “SSHA has been working closely with Toronto Shelter Network, Toronto Public Health (TPH),
Social Development & Financial Administration (SDFA) and other community partners to
address vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination rates for people experiencing
homelessness.
A new peer ambassador program has launched, led by The Neighbourhood Group.
Initially, peer workers will visit shelter sector sites with identified lower vaccine uptake
(those reportingOther Indigenous-led Vaccine Clinics
• Access Indigineous-led vaccine clinics through the Tkaronto Indigenous
Vaccine Access website: https://www.tkarontovaccines.com OR phone
Auntie at 437-703-8703
o Through Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) and Team Toronto partners bring vaccines directly to
workplaces, faith groups, organizations and communities that experience barriers to
vaccination and low vaccine uptake through the mobile immunization strategy.
Many mobile immunization clinics are open to everyone who is currently eligible to
get a first or second dose.
Request a Mobile Clinic for Your Community Setting
TPH is now taking requests for mobile vaccination clinics to come to your
neighbourhood, workplace or other location to provide COVID-19 vaccinations.
Who can request a clinic:
Mobile clinics are intended to serve a group, and not a single individual or
household. Mobile clinic requests should be made only by individuals who are
authorized to make decisions on behalf of the organization, such as:
Type of Setting Authorized Individuals
Apartment Buildings/Condos Property Manager
Community / Social Service Agency General Manager or equivalent
Congregate Living (e.g. group homes, correctional facilities, assisted living facilities, etc.) General Manager or equivalent
Long Term Care Homes / Retirement Homes General Manager or equivalent
Religious Settings Congregation leader / Clergy
Schools/Universities/Learning Centres School Director / Principal
Shelters/ Drop-in Centres General Manager or equivalent
Sports / Recreation Events Lead event organizer
Workplace (e.g. Manufacturing, Construction, Office setting, Food Sector, Retail, Recreational, Personal Service
Employer / Owner / General Manager or equivalent
Settings, etc.)
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HouseHow to request a mobile clinic: An authorized individual may complete and submit the online request form. Please ensure that your contact information is entered correctly. Submitting the form serves as confirmation of your willingness to host the mobile clinic. Request a Mobile Clinic
Mandatory Vaccine Policy
News Release – August 17, 2021:
Ontario Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High-Risk Settings
“TORONTO — In response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant and based on
the recent experiences of other jurisdictions, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Officer of Health, is taking action to increase protection for our most vulnerable, including frail seniors,
immunocompromised individuals and young children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. This
includes making COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory in high-risk settings, pausing the province’s
exit from the Roadmap to Reopen and providing third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable
populations. The government is also expanding eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine to children born in 2009
or earlier.
To protect vulnerable patients and staff in settings where the risk of contracting and transmitting
COVID-19 and the Delta variant is higher, the Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued a directive
mandating hospitals and home and community care service providers to have a COVID-19 vaccination
policy for employees, staff, contractors, students and volunteers, and for ambulance services to have a
COVID-19 vaccination policy for paramedics. The vaccination policy must be effective no later than
September 7, 2021, and at a minimum will require these individuals to provide proof of one of three
things:
• Full vaccination against COVID-19;
• A medical reason for not being vaccinated against COVID-19; or
• Completion of a COVID-19 vaccination educational session.
Individuals who do not provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to undertake
regular antigen testing. These settings will be required to track and report on the implementation of
their policies to the provincial government. This is similar to the vaccination policy requirements
currently in place for long-term care homes.
“While Ontario remains a leading jurisdiction for first and second doses administered and we have the
infrastructure in place to manage outbreaks, the Delta variant is highly transmissible and the experience
of other jurisdictions shows we must remain vigilant as we head into the fall,” said Christine Elliott,
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “By taking additional measures in high-risk settings we will
further protect our most vulnerable, safeguard hospital capacity, ensure a safe return to school and
keep Ontario running.”
Vaccination policies will also be implemented in other higher-risk settings such as:
• Post-secondary institutions;
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• Licensed retirement homes;
• Women’s shelters; and
• Congregate group homes and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities, children’s
treatment centres and other services for children with special needs, and licensed children’s
residential settings.”
See more here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000750/ontario-makes-covid-19-vaccination-
policies-mandatory-for-high-risk-settings
After speaking with someone from Toronto Public Health and with someone from the Ministry of Health
on whether or not drop-ins fall under the mandatory vaccination policy that is set to go into effect as
of September 7th, 2021, there has still not been very clear guidance on this. I personally think that drop-
ins would fall under the “Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994” covered in Directive #6, as this
includes things such as community support services (eg: meal services, adult day programs, social
services, etc.), but this still remains unclear.
PLEASE READ Directive #6 for info on who is covered under this directive, and to review step-by-step
guidance on how to create a vaccine policy for your site, found here:
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/directives/vaccination_
policy_in_health_settings.pdf
• Covered Organizations may contact the ministry’s Health Care Provider Hotline at 1- 866-212-
2272 or by email at emergencymanagement.moh@ontario.ca with questions or concerns about
this Directive.
• Covered Organizations are also required to comply with applicable provisions of
the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations
Toronto Public Health also has information on mandatory vaccine policies: https://www.toronto.ca/city-
government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/corporate-policies/people-
equity-policies/covid-19-mandatory-vaccination-policy/
**Important reminder – vaccination status is considered personal health information, and must be
treated as such. Sites have an obligation to store this information safely and to keep this information
private from others. When collecting information about a worker’s vaccination status:
• Identify ways to safeguard workers’ personal health information.
• Limit information collected to the worker’s name and date of vaccination for each dose.
• Keep worker vaccination information separate from their personnel file.
• Ensure personal health/vaccination information is kept in a secure manner and only used when
required.
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community HouseSee more info here from Toronto Public Health on creating a Vaccine
Policy: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-reopening-recovery-rebuild/covid-19-
reopening-guidelines-for-businesses-organizations/covid-19-guidance-employers-workplaces-
businesses/covid-19-vaccine-information-for-employers/?accordion=establishing-a-vaccination-policy-
for-your-workplace
September 1, 2021:
Direction from Laural Raine (Director, Service Planning & Integrity at City of Toronto | Shelter,
Support and Housing Administration) on a mandatory vaccine policy for drop-ins. See below:
“Currently, there is no specific guidance or direction on mandatory vaccine policies for day
time drop-in settings.
Through new shelter standards directive in development, congregate living settings such as
shelters and 24-hour respites will be required to have a vaccination policy, aligned with the
City’s new policy for City staff working in shelters. More information will be provided on this...”
“At this time, we are encouraging all of our other partner organizations to review the City’s
mandatory vaccine policy and consider developing their own policy within their organizations
to ensure the greatest possible vaccine uptake.
We will continue to review new provincial direction related to mandatory vaccines and vaccine
passports as more information is available and keep you posted as we know more about any
requirements outside of shelter settings that may be applicable to drop-in settings.”
September 8, 2021:
• SSHA Memorandum – Mandatory Vaccination Policy
• The memo shared information about the City of Toronto mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy for all City staff. The policy, announced on Aug 19, outlines that:
o As of September 13, 2021, all City staff will be required to disclose and provide proof of
their vaccination status. Staff who have not been vaccinated or who do not disclose
their vaccination status by September 13 will be required to attend mandatory
education on the benefits of vaccination. Unvaccinated staff will then need to provide
proof of first dose no later than September 30.
o As of October 30, it will be mandatory for all City staff to have received their first and
second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The City will comply with its human rights
obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.
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TDIN: Trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group | St. Stephen's Community House• The memo then shared that in alignment with the City of Toronto's mandatory COVID-19
Vaccination Policy for its employees, SSHA will be releasing a Toronto Shelter Standards (TSS)
and 24-Hour Respite Site Standards (TRS) directive on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for
employees of City funded Shelter and 24-hour Respite sites including 24-hour Women's Drop-
in services. All staff, including external contractors, will need to be fully vaccinated with a
COVID-19 vaccine by October 30, 2021.
• Further details about the vaccination requirements and resources to support sites will be
included in the directive, which will be shared in the coming days.
September 16, 2021:
• SSHA - Directive on Mandatory Vaccination for staff of City funded Shelter, 24-hour
Respite and 24-hour Women’s Drop In providers - https://www.toronto.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2021/09/987d-TSS-Directive-2021-02-Mandatory-Vaccination.pdf
• SSHA – FAQ for Mandatory Vaccination: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2021/09/9043-Mandatory-Vaccination-FAQ-09.16.2021.pdf
Paid Leave for Vaccination
“Ontario workers may qualify for up to three days of paid sick leave under provincial legislation. The pay
is at regular wages, up to $200 per day. Workers may take time off work to get vaccinated or if they
have side effects from the vaccine. However, the three days are not in addition to existing paid sick days,
if offered by the employer.
Employers may apply for reimbursement from the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) for
payment made under this sick leave program. The program is currently retroactive to April 19, 2021 and
will end on September 25, 2021.”
Resources:
• Ontario COVID-19 worker income protection benefits
• Poster: Employees have paid sick days [PDF]
More information about sick leave during COVID-19:
• Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
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reopening-guidelines-for-businesses-organizations/covid-19-guidance-employers-workplaces-
businesses/covid-19-vaccine-information-for-employers/?accordion=paid-leave-for-vaccination)
COVID-19 Webinars
COVID-19 Vaccines, Fertility & Reproductive Health
• Ask the Experts – Q&A Session
• Everything you need to know about COVID-19, vaccines, and their impact on reproductive
health
• September 25, 2021
• 11am – 12:30pm
• Join this Q&A session led by a member of SCAGO’s own COVID-19 response team, OBGYN Dr.
Tunde-Byass. She will be supported by Dr. Kirby-Allen in answering your questions related to
fertility, reproductive health, and COVID-19.
• Prepare your questions in advance and also send them to covid19@sicklecellanemia.ca
• Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/covid-19-vaccines-fertility-reproductive-health-ask-the-
experts-qa-tickets-168647018773
What do you need to know about the vaccine passport?
• Join and learn about:
o What happens if you do not have an OHIP card
o How the vaccine certificate system works
o What happens if you don’t have an ID
• September 29th, 2021
• 12:00pm
• See more info and how to register here: https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/events/webinar-
what-do-you-need-to-know-about-the-vaccine-passport-english-and-spanish/
The Toronto Drop-In Network COVID Support and Engagement Project is funded by the City of Toronto and is 19
supported by Inner City Health Associates.
260 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
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