As U.S. Demurs, Canada Welcomes Vaccinated American Citizens Back Across Border

Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont., on March 21, 2020. The Canadian Press/Rob Gurdebeke

WASHINGTON—The United States will remain on the sidelines for now as Canada gamely welcomes back fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents.

As of midnight Sunday night, non−essential U.S. travellers who have had a full course of a Health Canada−approved COVID−19 vaccine will again be allowed on Canadian soil.