Vancouver B.C. – Today, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner issued a simple poster to clarify mask-wearing exemptions permitted under law. The poster is designed to be placed alongside notices or signage about a business’s mask-wearing policies. On Nov. 24, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued a mandatory mask order. BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner’s poster aims to reduce misunderstandings about the application of the order to people who are unable to wear masks. The poster encourages duty bearers such as business owners to take people at their word if they claim a mask exemption. “As…
Updated December 17, 2020
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