CN announces plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees in Canada

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Canadian National has joined the ranks of other companies that require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

CN announced today that vaccination against COVID-19 will be mandatory for all its employees in Canada as of November 1^st, 2021. Safety being a core value at CN, this measure will contribute to protecting the health of its employees, customers and the communities in which it operates.

CN’s vaccination policy will apply to all employees and new hires in Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. It will also apply to CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN’s Canadian properties. Requests for medical or religious exemptions will be considered by CN on an individual basis.

The Company is committed to supporting economic recovery and growth. In order to continue running a solid operation, CN is taking robust measures in line with the measures announced by the Government of Canada in order to ensure the safety of its employees and keep the North American economy moving. To learn more about what CN is doing in order to provide a safe and healthy work environment in response to the unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19, please visit https://www.cn.ca/en/stories/20200320-covid-19-update/