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Albertans can expect to have access to a national standardized proof of vaccination QR code by the end of November, according to Alberta Health.
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Amanda Krumins, assistant communications director for Alberta Health, said they are working closely with the federal government to create the QR code that will be internationally recognized and facilitate international travel.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced at a Thursday news conference that all provinces and territories have agreed to move forward with the standardized proof of vaccination.
According to Ottawa, provinces and territories will tailor their own vaccine passports to have the same look, feel and security measures based on the international standard. The word “Canada” will be visible in the top corner.
Krumins said although it will be a national QR code, all information will remain with the province.
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“Provinces will retain the records of their respective residents,” Krumins told Postmedia in an email. “Albertans’ data will not be shared with the federal government or with other provincial governments.”
For the time being, Albertans can continue to use their existing QR codes for travel until the new one is available next month, said Krumins.
While Alberta works to create a QR code up to federal standards, the QR code systems brought in by Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Yukon are currently up to the new standards.
Krumins said Alberta Health will update Albertans on the process to get their standardized proof of vaccination for international travel in the near future.
