Employees who work in secured areas of airports also will be required to undergo temperature checks. WATCH: Trudeau says airport temperature checks are an 'extra layer of protection'Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Friday why his government is bringing in temperature checks for travelers and workers in secure areas. 2:20Government previously resisted temperature checksThe introduction of temperature checks marks a reversal for the Liberal government, which had resisted introducing them. WATCH: Garneau describes new temperature checks for airline travellersMinister of Transport Marc Garneau says the new policy of mandatory temperature checks for airline travellers is an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Privacy experts have warned that mandatory temperature screening could breach privacy laws by asking for sensitive personal information when it's unnecessary.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2020 16:02 UTC