COVID-19: India flight suspension extended; vaccination requirement plan announced

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Canadian government has extended its suspension of direct flights from India and announced plans to require vaccinations for certain travelers in the coming months.

Key Points:

•   All direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India are suspended until at least Sept. 21.
  • Cargo-only operations, medical transfers and military flights are not included in the suspension.
  • Individuals traveling to Canada from India through an indirect route must obtain a COVID-19 test before leaving the third country.
•   The Canadian government intends to require all federal employees in the air, rail and marine transportation sectors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October 2021 at the latest.
  • All commercial air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains and large marine vessels, including cruise ships, would have to be vaccinated under the proposed requirement.
  • More information regarding the proposed vaccination requirement can be found here.

Additional Information: The Canadian government still encourages individuals to avoid nonessential travel outside of Canada. Border measures currently in effect remain subject to change as the virus situation changes.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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