First post so forgive me if I screw it up. I'm a Canadian living in Ontario. Our provincial government just laid out the guidelines for re-opening. Three stages, that are all dependent on how many people are vaccinated. It's pretty obvious to me what's going to happen next. Either not enough people get vaccinated to meet the criteria or there's a manufactured 4th/5th/6th wave of the virus. Either way, the government has set it up so that whatever happens, the un-vaccinated will take the blame. I'm sure vaccine passports and severe restrictions on un-vaccinated people will follow. I'm mentally and physically preparing for a time when I may not be able to legally leave my house or get access to services. I live in a VERY liberal area. Other than my partner and I, I only know of one other person that hasn't been vaccinated (due to cancer treatment). Does anyone have any advice (from a legal or support perspective) on how to get through this? Canadians are generally a very compliant people and are unaware of the fascist techniques being used on them. Not only do they support the government, they thank them for keeping them safe. I can envision a time where my neighbours, family and friends may become verbally and physically hostile because we're standing in the way of them getting back their freedoms. I trust the plan but it's taking a lot longer than I thought. Sorry for the long post but it feels good to actually type it out. I appreciate any advice you can give.
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There are plenty of "thank you for keeping us safe" sheep here in the US. They practically kissed the asses of TSA agents practicing security theater. Sheep behavior is not unique to Canada by any means.
Maybe the Canadians are not quite so docile if they are only 4% fully vaccinated compared to their 37% fully vaccinated neighbor.
I have relatives in Canada and think about them. A LOT. Praying for all Canadians.
Thanks for your prayers.
The main reason we're not fully vaccinated is due to the incompetence of our federal/provincial governments in rolling them out. At least we have that going for us!
Big government is incompetent. And water is wet!
That is a good point. So far it seems Canadians are hesitant but in general Canadians are more informed about their health care options than most US citizens.