This is a measure to help streamline the border clearance process as there are different entry requirements for vaccinated and non/partially vaccinated travellers, which have been broadly communicated by the Government of Canada, said Beverly MacDonald, a spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
The Vancouver International Airport has instituted a similar policy.
Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents are now able to skip a 14-day quarantine.
As of Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed into Canada, followed by the rest of the world on Sept 7.
Ontario reported 170 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and three more deaths.
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People wearing protective equipment at Pearson International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Monday, December 14, 2020.
Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette July 24, 2021 - 4:30 PM TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada s largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status. Toronto s Pearson International Airport said Saturday it may be splitting passengers coming from the U.S. or other international destinations into vaccinated and partially or non-vaccinated queues. This is a measure to help streamline the border clearance process as there are different entry requirements for vaccinated and non/partially vaccinated travellers, which have been broadly communicated by the Government of Canada, said Beverly MacDonald, a spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
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TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada s largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status.
Doses of the Moderna vaccine are seen at a COVID-19 vaccine centre in Toronto on July 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada s largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status.
Toronto s Pearson International Airport said Saturday it may be splitting passengers coming from the U.S. or other international destinations into vaccinated and partially or non-vaccinated queues.
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