Exemptions to the vaccine requirement

The law is on your side if you have sincerely held religious beliefs that prevents you from getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

We issued our church directive 12012021 the day after Transport Canada enacted its Charter-violating interim 47 and 48.

Luckily for us, Transport Canada do still allow for religious exemption, as per their website:

“Exemptions to the vaccine requirement

As a November 30, 2021, vaccination will be required for travel within and out of Canada. A valid COVID-19 molecular test will only be accepted for one of the following limited exceptions:

**Leaders and members of a number of religions and religious denominations have released public statements indicating their support for the COVID-19 vaccine** specifically in the interest of public health. In addition, a number of provincial human right commissions have taken the position that objection to vaccination for personal reasons is not a protected ground under their respective Code and does not need to be accommodated.

Applications for sincere religious beliefs may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Your request to your airline or railway must clearly demonstrate your sincere religious belief, how it prevents you from being vaccinated, and be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. 

You must submit your form up to 3 weeks prior to departure, and in line with the airline or railway company’s exemption approval process.

If you’re traveling with multiple airlines, you’ll need to contact each airline. 

If you receive approval for a temporary exemption, you’ll also need to present a valid COVID-19 test before boarding.

Most travellers who qualify for an exemption will also need to have a valid COVID-19 molecular test, taken no more than 72 hours before boarding a flight or train.”

The Underground Church of Canada has taken an important stance on November 11, 2021 about the vaccine. As the leader of the Underground Church of Canada, I vehemently condemn any COVID-19 vaccines. Our public statement made it clear. We therefore support the request of our members to get a religious exemption, as per our Church Directive #12012021.

Here’s the airline religious exemption PDF form:

AirCanada religious exemption PDF.

WestJet religious exemption PDF.

AirNorth Religious exemption PDF

Porter Airline PDF.

Fill it according to your personal, religious sincerely held beliefs. Find a notary near you to sign your document and submit it to the right email address.

If you are approved, as you should, you need to take a PCR test up to 72 hours before your departure.

If you have any questions or problems, email me here. Always happy to assist.

Good luck!
J.P.R

For further details, you can read this

Exception:

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to

(d) a person who has received a result for a COVID-19 molecular test described in paragraph 13(1)(a) or (b) and who is

(ii) a person who has not completed a COVID-19 vaccine dosage regimen due to a sincerely held religious belief and who is entitled to be accommodated on that basis under applicable legislation by being permitted to enter the restricted area or to board an aircraft without being a fully vaccinated person,

(b) in the case of a person referred to in subparagraph 17.3(2)(d)(i) or (ii), the air carrier is obligated to accommodate the person on the basis of a medical contraindication or a sincerely held religious belief under applicable legislation by issuing the document; and

(d) in the case of a person described in subparagraph 17.3(2)(d)(ii), a statement sworn or affirmed by the person before a person appointed as a commissioner of oaths in Canada attesting that the person has not completed a COVID-19 vaccination regimen due to a sincerely held religious belief, including a description of how the belief renders them unable to complete such a regimen; and