Canadians flout travel warnings over holidays

Health warnings from federal and provincial governments fell on deaf ears as planefuls of Canadians departed for Mexico, Cuba, and other destinations despite the surge of COVID-19 cases. According to Professor Karl Moore, the absence of a full non-essential travel ban is partly the result of successful lobbying efforts from the struggling airline industry. While Canadian medical providers fear the return of asymptomatic travelers, the International Civil Aviation Organization and World Health Organization maintain that it is safe to travel by air. 

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