The government says people from either region must also be travelling from a community free from COVID-19.
Nunavut has been COVID-free for well over a month, while Nunavik, Quebec s northern region, had its last case in June.
The Nunavik Regional Board of Health says the bubble only applies to people travelling by charter flight or boat, since there are no direct flights between the regions.
Nunavut residents travelling to Nunavik will be tested on arrival, while Nunavik residents travelling to Nunavut will not.
In June, Nunavut announced that anyone who was fully vaccinated could enter the territory without isolating for 14 days.
Nunavut opens travel bubble with Nunavik as pandemic restrictions ease
Downtown Iqaluit, Nunavut, is shown after 2 p.m. sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Emma Tranter July 29, 2021 - 2:51 PM
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The government of Nunavut says residents of the territory and of Arctic Quebec can now travel freely between both regions as long as they ve been in a community for at least 14 days.
The government says people from either region must also be travelling from a community free from COVID-19.
Nunavut has been COVID-free for well over a month, while Nunavik, Quebec s northern region, had its last case in June.
Nunavut opens travel bubble with Nunavik as pandemic restrictions ease
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Downtown Iqaluit, Nunavut, is shown after 2 p.m. sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Emma Tranter
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The government of Nunavut says residents of the territory and of Arctic Quebec can now travel freely between both regions as long as they’ve been in a community for at least 14 days.
The government says people from either region must also be travelling from a community free from COVID-19.
Nunavut has been COVID-free for well over a month, while Nunavik, Quebec’s northern region, had its last case in June.
OTTAWA Mary Simon conveyed a message of hope, inclusiveness, and resilience as she delivered her first speech after being sworn in as the country’s 30th Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the position. Simon reflected on her childhood in Arctic Quebec, living a “traditional” lifestyle in Nunavik, travelling by dog team or boat, and hunting and fishing to gather food. She said she valued the dual perspective of the Inuit world and the non-Inuit southern world that her parents gave her. During her career working in public policy and legislative reform, Simon said she had the privilege of witnessing Canada’s rich diversity, something she pledges to uphold. She acknowledged the country’s frayed relationship with Indigenous Peoples and that Canada must do more to respect all cultures and ethnicities, adding that she will seek to “build bridges” between people of diverse backgrounds.
Simon spoke in English, her native language Inuktitut, and French. Born in Arctic Quebec, now known as Nunavik, Simon said the meaning of her Inuit name in English is Bossy Little Old Lady, which drew laughs from the selected crowd who witnessed the occasion. She said that since her appointment Canadians reached out to her and vowed their support. “Since the announcement of my appointment, I have been deeply touched by the responses of Canadians who have reached out to me. I have heard from Canadians who described a renewed sense of possibility for our country and hope that I can bring people together.”