MPs Adopt Motion Calling for Flights From COVID-19 Hot Spots to Stop

MPs Adopt Motion Calling for Flights From COVID-19 Hot Spots to Stop
Travellers arrive at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Feb. 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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OTTAWA—MPs unanimously agreed Canada should suspend international flights from countries where COIVD-19 outbreaks are raging just a few hours before the federal government is expected to announce new restrictions on incoming travel.

The House of Commons adopted a motion from the Bloc Quebecois this afternoon calling for flights carrying non-essential travellers from certain countries, such as India and Brazil, to be barred.