On Wednesday, October 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees working in the regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors effective October 30, 2021. Also effective October 30, travellers departing from Canadian airports, and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will be required to be fully vaccinated in order to travel.

The Government of Canada strongly advises any Canadians planning to travel by plane or train this holiday season to get vaccinated as soon as possible or they will be unable to travel. Travellers will be responsible for declaring their vaccination status and providing documentation prior to boarding.

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