Sputnik is waiting for approval by the World Health Organization and has not been approved by Health Canada. "I was disappointed that they don't think other vaccines can be as effective as their own Health Canada vaccines," Tognet-Loge said. WATCH | Health Minister Patty Hadju announces plan to ease restrictions for vaccinated Canadians:Fully vaccinated Canadians can soon skip hotel quarantine The National 2:14 The federal government says it will soon ease restrictions for fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents returning from international travel. She says Ottawa’s approach of excluding vaccines that haven't been approved in Canada is alienating Canadians overseas. Some countries such as Croatia will accept proof of past infection in lieu of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2021 08:00 UTC