Legislative Report
September 23, 2021

Proof of Vaccination Requirements Introduced to Ease Pressure on Health Care System

Across Saskatchewan we have seen the rates of positive COVID-19 cases increase, in particular among the unvaccinated population. This is causing a ripple effect throughout our healthcare system, resulting in the postponement of elective surgeries and the redeployment of healthcare providers to areas of greatest demand. The commitment of our healthcare providers deserves our gratitude; please get vaccinated.

A province-wide mandatory mask order was announced for all indoor public spaces to help slow the spread of this virus. This health order is targeted to be lifted in late October after the proof of vaccination or negative test protocol has been implemented for several weeks.

Effective October 1, a proof of vaccination or negative test requirement will be implemented for all provincial and crown employees. Also, effective October 1, a proof of vaccination or negative test requirement will be applied to public access establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together. Residents are no longer required to obtain a PIN from eHealth Sask when setting up their MySaskHealthRecord account. To set up your account, visit www.ehealthsask.ca/MySaskHealthRecord/MySaskHealthRecord/.

Saskatchewan residents with a MySaskHealthRecord account can also view their COVID-19 vaccination record in a new format that includes a QR (Quick Response) code. It can be downloaded/saved, printed, and viewed on mobile devices. The new format also notes the individual’s name, type of vaccine administered, date, country of issuance and lot number.

The new certificate with a digital QR code supports proof of vaccination at border entry if travelling internationally. It is aligned with work the federal government is undertaking on a national solution.

Our government is also working on expanding access to rapid-antigen tests for home-based self-administered screening. Residents will be able to obtain rapid-antigen tests for use as a self-administered screening tool from several Saskatchewan Health Authority locations and partner agencies. These locations will be published in the coming days when rapid-antigen tests are delivered.

While the more robust health measures are in place to help curb the transmission of COVID-19 and protect our health system, I encourage anyone eligible for vaccination in Saskatchewan to get their vaccines and get their COVID-19 vaccine certificate from MySaskHealthRecord.