The last of G7 nations to do so, Canada launched a Vaccine Injury Support Program last month. Canadians who have experienced severe adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine can now apply for compensation. To be eligible for financial support, applicants must be found to experience “persistent or significant disability or incapacity” as a result of the vaccine (in the case of death, dependents may apply).
It will be interesting to see how this VISP program compares to other G7 programs, as well as how the eligibility criteria align with other programs such as CPP-D where eligibility requires the claimant to experience “severe and prolonged” disability as a result of injury or illness.
How would you define “persistent or significant disability or incapacity”?
