This is importantCanadian travellers will need to have their vaccines.Omar Alghabra, Canada's Transport Minister, announced today that all commercial air travelers will soon need to be vaccinated. This would also include crew members working in the airline industry. However, this will also apply for passengers on cruise ships and train commuters between provinces. OMAAT readers may find that less interesting.This policy has yet to be implemented, although it is stated that it will take place no later than October 31st. Alghabra stated in a statement that:The Government of Canada will mandate that all federally regulated employees working in the air, rail and marine transportation sectors be vaccinated as soon as possible in Fall and no later then October. Certain travelers will also be subject to the vaccination requirement. This applies to all commercial airline travelers.This is done to protect the public, but it also serves as an incentive for people to get vaccinated.Canada's airline passengers will soon be required to get vaccinatedAre we likely to see the United States adopt a similar requirement for vaccines?Could we see something similar in America, as Canada has already implemented this policy? Reports suggest that the Biden administration was open to the idea of mandating vaccinations for interstate travel. However, this is not currently under consideration because it would create too much polarization.This @AP White House line is receiving a lot attention today. According to a White House official, mandating interstate travel vaccines is not being considered. https://t.co/wCSkPl7sny davidshepardson (@davidshepardson) August 13, 2021We will continue to watch how the situation develops. Once the vaccine is approved by the FDA, it is likely that many politicians and businesses will change their minds about mandating vaccination. According to rumours, the United States may soon replace travel bans by requiring that all visitors be vaccinated.The logistical challenges surrounding the vaccine passport concept pose a challenge. The only evidence we have of vaccination in the United States is our tiny cards. There's no national vaccine database. This will need to be addressed before any further regulations are implemented.Are we likely to see the United States adopt a similar requirement for vaccines?Bottom lineAll commercial airline passengers in Canada will be required to get vaccinated starting this fall. Canada is the first country to require vaccinations for commercial air travel.What do you think of Canada's requirement that all air travelers be vaccinated? Do you think the United States could have a similar system?
