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LeBlanc signals some cautious easing of pandemic travel restrictions coming soon
BY , Jun 15, 2021 8:24 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The border crossing into the United States is seen during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lacolle, Que. on February 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa is in talks with the provinces and territories about creating some type of ``passport'' containing proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
LeBlanc says while health information falls under provincial jurisdiction, Ottawa's goal is to provide Canadians with a document to verify vaccinations against the coronavirus if they want to travel outside Canada.
But LeBlanc says the government may provide Canadians who want to travel soon with an interim document to verify vaccinations.
Non-essential travel into and out of Canada has been severely restricted since early last year.
LeBlanc says Canadians can expect information within days on how the federal government intends to re-open the Canadian border to international travel.
But he says a re-opening will be phased in gradually.
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