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Vaccine passport now required at big-box stores in Quebec

As of Monday, big-box stores in Quebec require customers to show a vaccine passport, as the provincial government's latest COVID-19 measure comes into effect.

In an attempt to convince holdouts to get vaccinated, the government has extended the vaccine passport to all all stores with surface areas of 1,500 square metres or more, with the exception of groceries and pharmacies.

For clients shopping in Montreal's LaSalle neighbourhood Monday morning, the measure was a welcome addition.

“I think it's a very good idea,” said Robert Gaudry, 74, on his way out of a Walmart Superstore.

“There are still a lot of people who aren't vaccinated — and now we're hearing about these fake vaccine passports — so I think it's OK they ask for it at more places,” Gaudry said.

“The ultimate goal is to get people to understand they need to get vaccinated,” he added. “For me, it also helps you feel a bit safer (when shopping).”

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