(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) The Prime Minister of Canada pledges to "do everything possible" to rescue entry and upgrade epidemic prevention
China News Agency, Toronto, December 31 (Reporter Yu Ruidong) On the occasion of the New Year in 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the people that Canada will continue to fight the new crown epidemic with renewed hope in 2021.
He promised that the Canadian government will continue to "do everything possible" to support the people, industry and commerce to overcome the crisis.
Data map: On December 31, 2020, customers shop in a large warehouse shopping store in Toronto, Canada, to welcome the upcoming 2021.
The picture shows a piggy bank in the shape of God of Wealth sold in the store.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Yu Ruidong
In his New Year's speech, Trudeau stated that Canadians have shown strength, resilience and willingness to work together in the physical, mental and economic losses suffered in the past year.
The challenges faced this year highlight the importance of "rebuilding better."
He said that when recovering from the crisis, every opportunity must be seized to make Canada stronger, more sustainable, and more just for everyone.
He said that this means building a more inclusive economy, coping with systemic discrimination; taking further climate action; ensuring that people are safe, integrated and supported in the communities where they live.
He thanked the workers on the frontline of the fight against the epidemic and said that the Canadian federal government will continue to cooperate with provinces and territories and indigenous communities to ensure that all Canadians can get free vaccines as soon as possible.
The Canadian Federal Government also announced on the last day of 2020 that, starting from January 7, 2021, air passengers 5 years of age and older must have their own report of a negative PCR (nucleic acid) test for the new coronavirus within 72 hours before flying to Canada. Before boarding.
The vaccination certificate is not a substitute for a negative nucleic acid test report.
All passengers entering Canada must still be quarantined for 14 days and must download and use a mobile phone application designated by the Canadian government so that the Canadian government can track their isolation status.
The government warned that violation of epidemic prevention requirements may result in up to 6 months in prison and a fine of 750,000 Canadian dollars.
Since mid-March 2020, the Canadian government has imposed entry restrictions on non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents, but immediate family members of Canadian citizens, practitioners in certain "essential" industries, and international students are exempted.
As of the evening of December 31, Canada has reported a total of about 581,000 cases and more than 15,600 deaths.
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