Ontario reports 513 new COVID-19 cases; highest single-day tally in 2 months
Ontario is reporting 513 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, surpassing 500 daily infections for the first time since mid-June.
Thursday’s case count marks a significant day-over-day rise from Wednesday when 324 infections were logged, and is more than two times the 213 cases reported a week ago.
Ottawa promises vaccine passport for international travel this fall
The federal government says it plans to create proof-of-vaccination documentation for international travel by early fall.
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said this afternoon that Ottawa is working with the provinces — which hold the data on vaccinations — to develop consistent credentials. The minister said the government is also working with other countries to recognize the credentials issued in Canada.
The federal certification would include data on the type of vaccines received, dates and location.
