54th Edition • October 15, 2021
Enhanced Vaccine Certificate Now Available -
Download Verify Ontario APP for Businesses Today!
Dear golf industry stakeholders,
 
Since September 22, Ontario requires patrons to provide proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain businesses and settings, including dining in your clubhouse.
 
The enhanced vaccine certificate will include an official QR code that can be scanned and validated by the province’s new Verify Ontario app for businesses and organizations. Used together, these tools make it easier, more secure and more convenient for individuals to provide proof of vaccination where required to do so, and for businesses and organizations to verify vaccine certificates while protecting people’s privacy.

People can save the electronic version of their vaccine certificate with a QR code to their phone or print a paper copy. Businesses must accept both electronic and paper versions. In addition, Ontarians will need to continue to show a piece of identification with their name and date of birth along with their proof of vaccination when visiting select businesses and organizations.
How to Verify Vaccination Status for Ontario Residents
Paper
Similar to before. You must match the name and DOB on a piece of ID to the vaccination receipt printout that verifies that the patron is fully vaccinated. Please review Bulletin 52 or click here for the complete guidance document.
PDF on mobile devices
Similar to before. You must match the name and DOB on a piece of ID to the pdf or screen shot on the patrons mobile device. Please review Bulletin 52 or click here for the complete guidance document.
*NEW*
Verify Ontario App
You will need to download and install the Verify Ontario app (for businesses only) through the app store or google play onto a staff device, manager's device, or designated verification device.
 
To verify vaccination status, you need to scan the enhanced vaccine certificate on the patrons mobile device with the Verify Ontario app to receive their status (red, yellow or green) along with certification from the Government of Ontario indicating whether or not they can gain admittance to your facility. After having the QR code scanned, there will be one of the following 3 results:

  • Green Check Mark: Verified as fully vaccinated
  • Red X Mark: Invalid Certificate and does not meet the criteria (either the individual in not or only partially vaccinated OR 14 days from second dose have not passed)
  • Yellow Caution Mark: There is a problem and the scan failed (either the QR code could not be scanned OR is from a 3rd party issuer unsupported by the app)
 
Patrons verified through the Verify Ontario app will still need to present ID as part of the verification process and you must match the name on the ID to the name on the app.
Timing of Getting the Enhanced Vaccine Certificate
To ensure a smooth user experience, the province is initially making the enhanced certificates available for download in cohorts. Enhanced vaccine certificates with an official QR code will be available in PDF form to be downloaded to your computer, phone or tablet, or printed. Individuals who have a green photo health card can receive their proof of vaccination by downloading or printing their vaccine certificate with a QR code from the COVID-19 vaccination portal over three days based on birth month.

  • October 15, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: All individuals born between January and April
  • October 16, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: All individuals born between May and August
  • October 17, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: All individuals born between September to December

Starting October 18 at 6:00 a.m., the portal will open for any individual to download their enhanced vaccine certificate, regardless of their birth month. Individuals can also call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have their enhanced vaccine certificate emailed or mailed to them.
Click here for FAQs to Using the Enhanced Vaccine Certificate.
 
To review the process for Ontario residents, please review Bulletin 52 or click here for the complete guidance document.
 
Your Association continues to monitor Government announcements, seek clarification, and provide updates. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.  
 
Sincerely,
Southwestern Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 44
Central Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 49
Eastern Ontario/Outaouais
866-626-4262 ext. 45
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