Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau is expanding the required use of face coverings on planes, trains, ships and transit to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Effective at noon on Thursday, airline flight crew and airport workers will be required to wear non-medical marks, in addition to the existing requirement for passengers.
Railway operators will have to notify passengers to wear a face covering when physical distancing of two metres from others can’t be maintained, or as requested by the rail companies. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] All railway workers will be required to be given face coverings and ensure they are worn according to risk or when mandated by local authorities.