A group of Canadians in Zimbabwe were wrongfully denied boarding a flight to Toronto after not presenting a confirmed government-authorized hotel booking. But like many other Canadians returning home this week, the challenge was booking a hotel stay — the federal government’s newest requirement for those arriving from abroad. photo provided by familyAccording to Transport Canada, providing a hotel reservation before boarding is not a requirement under federal regulation. Fortunately, Dawson was able to reschedule her flight for later this week, but even with the assistance of her family in Ontario, she has had no success in booking a hotel. Dawson requested something in writing from Transport Canada via the consulate for her upcoming flight but says they have yet to receive a response.

Source: Ethiopian News February 25, 2021 22:41 UTC