Tue Oct 5, 2021 – 4:44 pm EDT
WATERLOO, Ontario (LifeSiteNews) — In addition to requiring on-campus students to take a COVID-19 vaccine in order to begin or continue their education, Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada is asking students taking online classes to “help” with government reporting requirements by disclosing their vaccination status.
In a statement published September 29 and updated October 4, Laurier announced that by October 8, all students must either “be vaccinated or have a valid exemption to attend in-person classes and activities on Laurier’s campuses,” meaning they must have already receive their second dose (if applicable) or have had their exemption approved by the deadline.
Exemptions are assessed by Human Resources for employees and the Wellness Centre or Dean of Students’ Office for students. Exemptions based on religious belief or creed must have a sworn attestation from a Commissioner of Oaths such as a lawyer, paralegal, or the clerk, deputy clerk, treasurer, or deputy treasurer of a municipality. Those with an approved exemption must submit to COVID rapid testing every Monday and Thursday.
However, “socially based, or conscientiously held beliefs” against COVID vaccination will not be recognized as grounds for exemption if
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