Trudeau set to detail vaccine mandate for air and rail travelers

Justin Trudeau is poised to announce details of the vaccine mandate for federally regulated industries he used as a wedge issue in his successful bid for a third term in Canada. 

The prime minister and his deputy, Chrystia Freeland, will make an announcement on the "Covid-19 situation” on Wednesday morning in Ottawa, according to itineraries released by their offices. A technical briefing with reporters will be held by officials from Transport Canada and the Treasury Board prior to their appearance.

Before triggering an election in which he hoped to regain majority control of the legislature, Trudeau announced his government would make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for for airline and rail passengers, transportation workers and federal employees. The incumbent Liberals attempted to use the issue against the rival Conservatives during the campaign, though were held to another minority in the Sept. 20 vote.