Disclosure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) celebrated the Canadian government’s decision to ease entry restrictions for foreign visitors, accepting 100% vaccinated from August 9 (for Americans) through September 7 (other nationalities). 100% vaccinated Canadian citizens and residents can enter the country without quarantine starting July 5.
“The Canadian government’s decision is excellent news on many fronts. First and foremost, it restores the freedom to travel, which will be much celebrated by those who are prohibited from visiting family and friends. . international connectivity. It will be a big boost to rebuilding Canada Nonetheless, we urge authorities to heed the latest World Health Organization recommendation regarding flexibilization also for those who could not be vaccinated ” said Willie Walsh, Managing Director of Iata, former CEO of British Airways and the IAG Group.
Reopening Canada’s borders to foreign visitors will allow airlines to bring back some 682 domestic and international routes that were lost during the pandemic. There will also be the start of the generation of foreign currencies, estimated at C $ 19 billion per year, helping to maintain 432,000 jobs and contributing C $ 14 billion to the country’s GDP. One of these routes that will be operated again will be between São Paulo and Toronto, by Air Canada, from September 2 (Canada-Brazil) to September 3 (Brazil-Canada).
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