As Ontario gets ready to roll out its new vaccine passport program on Wednesday, at least two large fitness chains have told the Star they plan to use vaccine check systems that may break the rules.
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GoodLife Fitness and MOVATI Athletic say that in order to expedite entry, they will only check members’ vaccination status once. They will then keep a record of the check on file so patrons don’t have to verify their vaccine status every time they enter. thestar.com/business/2021/…
Ontario’s vaccine certification program states businesses can’t retain any information provided by patrons for the purposes of vaccine certification. thestar.com/business/2021/…
Chief operating officer Jason Sheridan said no copies of vaccination certificates or other related documentation will be retained by GoodLife, and both fitness companies say their systems are in compliance with the rules. thestar.com/business/2021/…
Julie Kwiecinski, director of provincial affairs for Ontario at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, is worried some businesses might incur fines for unknowingly breaking regulations, and called for an education-first approach to enforcement. thestar.com/business/2021/…
"Ontario vaccine passport program goes into effect Wednesday — and the system being used by some gyms may break the rules" thestar.com/business/2021/… 
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