by: kellen taniguchi
albertans can now download their restriction exemption program qr code, however, it cannot be scanned yet.
according to the provincial website, the ab covid records verifier app will be launched to scan the codes soon.
“the ucp has had weeks to develop a secure vaccine passport system. every day without one further risks public health, the personal information of albertans and damage to our economy,” said deron bilous, ndp critic for economic development and innovation in a friday news release.
the development of a qr code comes on the heels of the provincial government receiving criticism when it first launched its restriction exemption program card because it was
too easy to edit and potentially falsify the document
.
meanwhile, manitoba, quebec and b.c. have all introduced scannable qr codes for proof of vaccination and saskatchewan launched its qr code system on wednesday.
“there is no reason for delays from the ucp. other jurisdictions have already moved forward with this and alberta is falling behind. as a result, they’re downloading responsibility on to businesses in the middle of this crisis,” said bilous. “we need leadership from the government. we need a simple, secure and scannable vaccine passport.”