Cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters on Nov. 1, the federal transport minister announced Thursday. Federal officials had originally extended the cruise ship ban until the end of February. The cruise ship industry contributed over $4.1 billion to the Canadian economy in 2018 and led to 29,000 jobs, according to the Cruise Lines International Association — Northwest and Canada. The revenue all but disappeared when the cruise ship ban came into effect in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "We're looking forward to working with our provincial health officials … to ensure that it's a safe and it's a solid return for the cruise ship industry in Canada."

Source: CBC News July 15, 2021 19:40 UTC