If youre taking the train, and cant wear a mask new rules go into effect today

By Tami Jeanneret

Published: November 9, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Niagara Falls, Canada - June 29, 2011: Passenger train Toronto - New York stands at Niagara Falls station, boarding of the passengers.iStock/Serjio74

If youre planning on taking a train anywhere in Canada and you cant wear a mask for medical reasons, be prepared to show proof you require an exemption.

If you're planning on taking a train anywhere in Canada and you can't wear a mask for medical reasons, be prepared to show proof you require an exemption.

Via Rail's new no-mask policy goes into effect today.

It requires any individual with a medical condition or disablity that makes it difficult to wear a mask to provide an official medical certificate from a healthcare provider along with an identification card.

The certificate must only specify that the person has a medical condition (unrelated to COVID-19 or any other infectious illness) or a disability preventing them from wearing a mask correctly.

Via notes "as masks are mandated by Transport Canada, failure to comply with these requirements will be considered misconduct that may result in sanctions and/or denial of boarding."