April 9 Update includes new information on Vaccination Plus

1. Now eligible to register for vaccination based on age:  People age 65+ born 1956 or earlier); Indigineous peoples age 18+ (born 2003 or earlier) and People who are clinically extremely vulnerable and have received a patient invitation letter.  If you belong to one of these groups, you can now register online at gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated or call 1-833-838-2323

2. If you are 55-65 born in 1956-1966) and interested in receiving the AstraZeneca/SSSCOVISHIELD vaccine in the Lower Mainland, please book and appointment directly with a participating pharmacy or join their waitlist.  The participating pharmacies are listed on the BC Pharmacy Association website.  Appointments for AstraZeneca cannot be booked through the VCH COVID-19 vaccine appointment bookline.

It's a 2 step process:  Please only register when it's your turn - Once you are registered, you will be contacted to book a vaccine appointment when you are eligible to book based on your age and B.C.'s Immunization Plan phases.

3. Informative Links

Federal MP's report April 2021 includes Covid information and 

Summary of CPP & AOP benefits (this link is available on our Resource Page Useful Links

Charities, Summary of Senate Report. from website: https://sencanada.ca/en/info-page/pari-42-1/cssb-catalyst-for-change/

4. CRA will host webinars related to taxes, information in our next bulletin

Posted: Friday, April 09, 2021