The federal government announced on Monday an end to mandatory vaccination, random tests, quarantine, use of the ArriveCan app and masks on planes and trains.
Victoria’s tourism industry sees a chance to salvage the season with the federal government planning to drop the last of its COVID-19 border restrictions this weekend.
“It’s a big deal,” said Paul Nursey, chief executive of Destination Greater Victoria. “This puts us on a level playing field again.”
Nursey said with the announcement the final COVID-19 restrictions at Canada’s borders will be lifted on Saturday, the country is catching up to its travel competition. “Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Commonwealth countries, even ones that were very…
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