Dear golf course owners and managers,
On August 24, the Québec Government announced details on the implementation of the vaccine passport. Below are the highlights of the items that will have an impact on your club's operations.
Vaccination Passport:
The vaccination passport will be implemented in Québec as of September 1, 2021. It is an official and free tool certifying that a person is adequately protected against COVID-19. It will be required for everyone aged 13 and over.
The VaxiCode and VaxiCode Verif apps are available for download from the App Store as of August 25, 2021 and in the coming days on Google Play.
There will be a two-week trial period during which there will be awareness-raising initiatives carried out by the authorities rather than sanctions.
When to require the vaccination passport:
Vaccination passports are not required for golf when the activity takes place outdoors. However, it will be required from customers/participants:
• In the food service areas, including terraces;
• In golf competitions;
• In golf tournaments.
How it works:
The VaxiCode app, intended for citizens, will allow them to download and read the full content of their own QR code, available in their proof of vaccination, to file it in an electronic wallet, and present it when accessing targeted businesses. Please note that for a citizen, the use of the VaxiCode application is not mandatory as a vaccination passport. They can present their QR code in PDF or paper format.
The VaxiCode Verif app, intended for operators and/or managers, will read the QR code that appears on the proof of vaccination to determine a person's protection status against COVID-19. This status will be displayed in green or red, along with the Québec Government's certification, determining whether or not the person can access the site. No other information, other than the person's name, will be visible on the scanner. Once downloaded, this application will work autonomously without consuming data. You will be able to use it without being connected to a cellular network or a wireless Internet network (WiFi). Citizens will also be required to present a photo ID card to validate their identity.
