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If you're planning on coming into Quebec via the U.S.-Canada border anytime soon, you better schedule a COVID-19 test.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that as of February 15, anyone travelling into the country via a land border will need to show a 72-hour PCR test.

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In collaboration with the federal government, Canada's major airlines have agreed to suspend all flights to "sun destinations" after countless requests from Premier François Legault to tighten travel restrictions in Canada. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing and Air Transat will "cancel air service" to all Caribbean destinations and Mexico starting on Sunday, January 31 until April 30. 

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In a press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new travel rules for Canada. 

In the near future (Trudeau said "as soon as possible"), international travellers will have to undergo mandatory PCR testing at their airport of arrival.

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At a meeting announcing the new Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a surprise shout-out to Montreal's BIXI bikes. 

Discussing a move to develop greener technology in his country, Johnson explained how he helped to develop rental bike services when he was mayor of London by looking across the pond for inspiration. 

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