Canada to introduce mandatory monkeypox quarantine
Canada hasn’t even dropped its COVID travel restrictions, and already the government has elevated monkeypox to Level 2 status, which means travellers may be subject to “isolation,” i.e., mandatory quarantine.
Trudeau catches private flight while travellers are stranded in airports
A day after former-NHL player Ryan Whitney called Pearson Airport a “hellhole” for its days-long delays, PM Justin Trudeau quickly and quietly hopped on his private jet with no delays.
Trudeau wants to use facial recognition digital ID for travel
The Trudeau government has been working with major Canadian airlines to formally bring in digital ID, facial recognition, and biometric travel documents to air travel by 2023.
Canadians fined for not complying with mask mandate on Sunwing flight
Trudeau’s government just handed out $59,500 in fines to 37 Canadians who refused to comply with mask mandates on a Sunwing flight.
US extends vaccination requirement for Canadian travellers
The US department of homeland security has extended the requirement for travellers to be vaccinated against COVID before entering the US.
BREAKING: Federal Judge ends mask mandate for travel
Federal Judge Kathryn Kimball has just struck down the federal mask mandate for trains, airplanes, and buses that the Center for Disease Control tried to extend to May 3.
Canada is a partner in WEF’s program to bring digital ID to travel
The Government of Canada, Air Canada and two major Canadian airports have partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on a digital ID project that could see a social credit-like system be required for travelling.