A doctor in Sun Peaks is refusing to write what he calls fraudulent letters after the local clinic has received multiple requests from people wanting to be exempted from COVID-19 immunization.
In an open letter, Dr. Shane Barclay said the Sun Peaks Health Centre has experienced an increasing number of patients calling to request exemptions from vaccines, but he explains that the list of who can even receive an exemption is small.
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While he has heard concerns about the legality of vaccine mandates from patients, he compared current policies to seat belt laws and speed limits while driving, something Vancouver-based lawyer Kyla Lee also used as a parallel.
Lee believes the vaccine policies coming into effect from the B.C. government are a far cry from a human rights restriction, however, because essential services are not restricted. People in B.C. will have to show proof of vaccines on Sept. 13 in order to enter certain venues and services, like restaurants and sporting events.
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