ACTA Hails Cruise Ship and Canada-US Border Opening Announcements

ACTA has issued the following statement in regards to Canada's decision on the border and on cruise ships in Canadian waters.

"ACTA is pleased to hear the announcements from the federal government this week that fully vaccinated Americans might be allowed into Canada later in August and fully vaccinated international visitors in September," said president Wendy Paradis. "This is in line with what ACTA has been hearing from contacts in the government.

"Also, we were very pleased with the important announcement from the Minister of Transport about the lifting of the cruise ban from Canadian waters on Nov. 1, 2021. This sends a very clear message to cruise lines to include Canada in their 2022 itineraries and the to the USA Senators who are advocating for permanent changes that would enable cruise ships to circumvent Canada.

"All these steps are extremely important to our industry and towards the easing of blanket travel advisories for all non-essential travel and cruise travel altogether," Paradis said. ""ACTA will continue to lobby for a clear plan forward so that the industry can plan for a full re-opening."

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