Canadian Government, Announces Plan, to Reopen Borders.<br />On August 9, Canada will reopen<br />its borders to fully-vaccinated <br />U.S. citizens and permanent residents.<br />They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .<br />They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .<br />'USA Today' reports that children <br />under the age of 12 or who are <br />not yet eligible for vaccination <br />in the U.S. will still be allowed <br />to enter the country. .<br />They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.<br />They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.<br />All other foreign nationals and any <br />U.S. travelers who are not fully vaccinated <br />will be denied entry to the country.<br />Canada also announced it intends to <br />open its borders to fully-vaccinated travelers <br />from any country starting on September 7. .<br />According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leading<br />other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .<br />According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leading<br />other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .<br />Approximately 80% of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50% have been fully vaccinated.<br />Approximately 80% of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50% have been fully vaccinated.<br />The government of Canada accepts the <br />Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson <br />and AstraZeneca vaccines. .<br />The government of Canada accepts the <br />Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson <br />and AstraZeneca vaccines. .<br />Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.<br />Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.<br />The country also announced plans to open its waters to cruise ships starting Nov. 1.
