Canada to Lift Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated U.S. Travelers From August 9


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The decision by Canada to open its border to fully vaccinated U.S. visitors is a massive boost for the country's economy. While businesses in Canada have lost billions of dollars due to the absence of U.S. customers, the reopening's timing in early August allows them to salvage something from the summer.

The Canadian government announced on Monday that it would allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days to enter the country starting August 9, a move that will provide a gigantic boost to the country's tourism ind