Federal Announcement on Loosening of Border Restrictions Expected Today

Monday, 21 June 2021 05:18

By Tami Jeanneret

Announcement will focus on those double dosed

Expect an announcement today from the federal government on changes to some of the rules for Canadian travellers.

Ottawa is expected to start loosening some of the restrictions at the border for fully vaccinated Canadians.

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair telling the CBC yesterday there will be changes to accommodate those people who are doubled dosed.

Blair also hinting Canada is working with the U.S. on the development of a vaccine certification system but for now vaccine verification documents will be accepted.

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Federal Announcement on Loosening of Border Restrictions Expected Today

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