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“Bear with me as I delve into these files”: Alghabra named Transport Minister

The federal government’s new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he comes to the post with an understanding that the ministry’s files - which include everything from the financial assistance package for Canada’s airlines, to the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada - have direct impact on Canadians, “and the livelihoods of many Canadians.”

Canada – U.S. border closure extended to Feb. 21

The closure of the Canada - U.S. border has been extended to Feb. 21.

Feds make good on benefit changes for out-of-country travellers

OTTAWA — The federal government has ordered that anyone applying for COVID-19 benefits will need to report whether they have recently travelled outside of the country — though it isn’t clear how it will catch and penalize any cheaters. The government announced the new requirement Monday following an uproar over the possibility that some people […]

GBTA welcomes new members to Canada Advisory Board

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has expanded its presence in Canada with a number of key appointments to its Canada Advisory Board.

Will insurance companies cover the cost of PCR tests?

The travel industry is still reeling from the news that all travellers must now show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test prior to boarding their flight to Canada, a new requirement announced by the federal government in the last days of December, with only a week’s notice.

“It’s been a nightmare”: Agents react to PCR test rule now in effect

Once again travel agents are dealing with the confusing fallout of a last-minute announcement from the federal government that has left clients scrambling in-destination.

Pearson gets COVID testing as Garneau updates PCR test rule

New arrivals COVID-19 testing launches today, Jan. 6, at Toronto Pearson airport, one day ahead of the federal government’s new testing requirement comes into effect.

PCR test rule confusion yet another burden for agents, says ACTA

TORONTO — ACTA is calling on the federal government to reconsider the mandatory pre-arrival PCR test requirement now in effect, one that does not remove or reduce the 14-day quarantine. “A far better solution for Canadians and the industry would be to test on arrival,” says ACTA President Wendy Paradis. The new PCR test rule, […]