
Posted Feb 4, 2021 1:23 pm MST
Final Up to date Feb 4, 2021 at 1:30 pm MST
The federal authorities says a ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters will keep in place for yet another 12 months.
The ban till Feb. 28, 2022 applies to cruise ships carrying greater than 100 folks in addition to pleasure crafts working within the Arctic, apart from these utilized by residents within the area.
The ban was initially put in place final 12 months was to run out on the finish of February.
A information launch from Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the ban in obligatory to cut back the unfold of COVID-19 and defend weak communities.
He additionally says it can permit public well being authorities to deal with urgent points, just like the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and new variants of the virus.
The discharge additionally urges Canadians to keep away from journey on cruise ships elsewhere.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Feb. 4, 2021.
The Canadian Press
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