The Canadian government is dropping the requirement that domestic and outbound international travellers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, effective June 20. However, all re-entry requirements will remain in effect, and all passengers will continue to have to wear face masks.
This change will allow unvaccinated Canadians to board planes and trains heading to either domestic or international locations, but they will still be required to follow the current testing and quarantine requirements upon re-entry from international destinations.
Update: Vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel on planes and trains, federally-regulated transportation sectors, and federal government employees will be suspended as of Monday, June 20th.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 14, 2022
Omar Alghabra claims that suspending the vaccine mandates is “following the latest science”.
⚠️BREAKING NEWS: We are following the latest science and are suspending the current domestic vaccine mandates for air and rail passengers. pic.twitter.com/oDElnjcMU9
— Omar Alghabra (@OmarAlghabra) June 14, 2022