COVID-19 vaccines & passports
Information for Concordians on the Quebec COVID-19 vaccination program and the use of vaccine passports on campus.
Last updated: December 21, 2021, 1:35 p.m.
Quebec’s vaccine passport is in effect. It limits access to certain non-essential services to those who can show Quebec-issued proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Learn the details through the Coronavirus Safety program.
Proof of vaccination
Those with a smartphone should download the necessary app as soon as possible. Individuals who do not have a smartphone should print a paper proof of vaccination (QR code) to present as required. You can have your QR code printed and laminated at the Print Store for $2.99 +tax.
For vaccinations outside of Quebec and Canada: find out what's required before travelling.
If you were vaccinated outside Quebec, you can get your vaccine registered with the Quebec Vaccine Registry to start using the vaccine passport.
The Quebec COVID-19 vaccination program is currently underway.
Check your eligibility and schedule your appointment by visiting clicsante.ca.
We encourage you to go to a public vaccination clinic like the Décarie Square Vaccination Clinic (6900 Décarie Boulevard) to register your vaccine with the Quebec Vaccination Registry.
You don't need an appointment, but you can book one at clicsante.ca. Choose COVID-19 vaccine troubleshooting.
Bring these documents with you:
- Hard-copy proof of your vaccine(s) administered outside Quebec
- Government-issued identification (e.g. passport or study permit)
You'll need to know your Montreal address (proof not required).
It may take a few hours to get your QR code so you can start using the VaxiCode app.
The government requires a vaccine passport for activities and in locations not directly linked to the university’s academic, research and institutional work. Examples include:
- Seated dining spaces, including bars, fast food locations and residence cafeterias;
- Sports, recreational activities and related events;
- Outdoor events and gatherings of more than 50 people;
- Social events like “frosh” activities, student clubs, department or unit social gatherings, or others activities where attendance is not required for work or credit; and
- Cinemas, performing arts venues and the chapel (unless used for activities where no vaccine passport is required).
Get a laminated card of your vaccination code from the Print Store for only $2.99 +tax.
According to government guidelines you do. Learn more about vaccine verification.
Representatives of a unit, department, student group or event are expected to check that participants have a Quebec-certified vaccine passport. VaxiCode is the free application for download deployed by the government which allows people to verify the vaccination status of customers and event participants.
The university will continue to work closely with public health authorities and comply fully with all health guidelines.
The current protocol limits testing to those government-designated centres listed on Montreal’s public health website. If public health authorities ask universities to open additional testing clinics on their campuses, Concordia will certainly assess whether this is feasible.
Concordia’s return to campus is being planned with strict adherence to Quebec’s public health guidelines. When on campus, students will have access to many health and wellness resources. Questions? Please visit the Government of Quebec site.
Vaccines and passports
A COVID-19 vaccination passport system is in effect in Quebec. In compliance with government guidelines, the vaccination passport is applied to some activities in residence, including the dining hall and all events and activities. Entry into residence and use of common areas and outdoor spaces are exempt.
Find more information on vaccinations on the COVID-19 FAQ for international students.
Instructions on how to download the vaccination passport on your phone are available online.
- If you were vaccinated in Quebec, download digital proof of your vaccination or the VaxiCode application via the Apple Store or Google Store.
- If you were vaccinated outside of Quebec with a Health Canada-approved vaccine, follow the vaccination registry process before you download the VaxiCode app.
Get a laminated card of your vaccination code from the Print Store for only $2.99 +tax.
What does not require the vaccination passport?
- Entry into residence
- Use of common rooms & kitchenettes
- Use of bathrooms and laundry rooms
- Use of outdoor spaces
No. Because educational activities don’t require a vaccination passport under government guideline, students do not need to disclose their status to attend a class, lab, studio or other academic event.
No. Because work-related activities don’t require a vaccination passport under government guidelines, employees do not need to disclose their status.
If you are planning to intern at a health or social services facility this year, the Government of Quebec asks that you advise Concordia if you received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine so we can help you coordinate your internship. Learn more about the registration process.
