Most Canadians Apparently Agree That Unvaccinated People Should Get Fined

According to a new poll, a majority of Canadians would be in favour of unvaccinated people getting fined on their taxes because of their vaccination status.

The results of a national survey by Maru Public Opinion were released on January 12 and it found that 60% of Canadians support a fine being issued to those who continue to choose to remain unvaccinated.

Those who were surveyed were told that the fine could be administered as a surcharge on taxes and the money could be used to financially support the health care system, hospitals and intensive care units.

People who were most likely to agree with a fine like this being issued were from British Columbia, with 64% in agreement, and Quebec, with 63% in agreement.

They are followed by people living in Manitoba/Saskatchewan at 61%, Ontario at 58%, Atlantic Canada at 57% and Alberta at 54%.

Those who disagree (40% overall) were most likely to be found in Alberta, with 46% disagreeing, Atlantic Canada at 43%, Ontario at 42%, Manitoba/Saskatchewan at 39%, Quebec at 37% and B.C. at 36%.

The results of this survey come a day after Quebec Premier François Legault announced that unvaccinated people in the province who are over the age of 18 will be fined if they don't get a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine soon.

"All adults in Quebec who refuse to go get at least a first dose during the upcoming weeks will have a bill to pay because there are consequences on our health network," the premier said.

The fine is being called a "health contribution" and while the exact amount hasn't been revealed, Legault said that it will be "significant."

People who can't get vaccinated for medical reasons will be exempt from this.

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