Transport Minister Marc Garneau says no cruise ships carrying more than 500 people will be allowed to dock in Canada until at least July 1.
The restriction will apply to ports in the North for the whole season, because the risk from COVID-19 is greater in more remote communities.
He says the government is also planning to restrict the airports that can accept international flights, so people arriving on them can be more closely screened.
Garneau says the list of airports that will be included hasn’t been settled yet.
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