A government source told Global News that the federal government will soon announce that Canadians will no longer have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to board national and international trains and flights.
Since October 30, 2021, the federal government has required that travelers to Canada be fully vaccinated to travel by plane or train.
Although Ottawa recently suspended random testing of COVID-19 at customs, the remaining measures have been criticized by the travel industry.
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The Airport Council of Canada and others have called for an end to vaccination warrants for passengers, along with aviation, security and customs employees.
The news of the policy change came when long delays were reported at Canadian airports, especially Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
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