Photo: The Canadian Press Mandatory random testing for COVID-19 continues today for travelers entering from Canada’s four major airports in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. But the actual tests will be completed outside of airports, either in person or through a virtual swab test appointment. Ottawa halted random testing of vaccinated travelers entering Canada by air last month as it worked to move the actual testing process to non-airport locations. At the time, the federal government faced growing criticism from tourism and air travel industry groups who believed public health restrictions were responsible for the chaos at Canada’s airports. The situation at Canada’s airports has remained chaotic since testing was put on hold. The Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr. Howard Djou, has previously said that mandatory random testing is an important part of Canada’s strategy to detect new variants coming into the country. Do you have an opinion? Send it to [email protected] July 18, 2022 – 22143 votes Do you approve or disapprove of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Approve: 4312 Reject: 16678 Not sure: 1153 Jul 16, 2022 – 12594 votes Should patients be allowed to pay for private health care in BC? Yes: 8758 No: 3119 Uncertain: 717 July 14, 2022 – 8535 votes Do you think there is other life in space? Yes: 6418 No: 1497 Uncertain: 620 Jul 13, 2022 – 10,451 votes Should people who refuse vaccinations be allowed on organ transplant lists? Yes: 6130 No: 3754 Uncertain: 567 July 12, 2022 – 9207 votes Do you think Canada is already in a recession? Yes: 5541 No: 2825 Uncertain: 841
