Canadian Government, Announces Plan, to Reopen Borders.br On August 9, Canada will reopenbr its borders to fully-vaccinated br U.S. citizens and permanent residents.br They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .br They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .br 'USA Today' reports that children br under the age of 12 or who are br not yet eligible for vaccination br in the U.S. will still be allowed br to enter the country. .br They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.br They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.br All other foreign nationals and any br U.S. travelers who are not fully vaccinated br will be denied entry to the country.br Canada also announced it intends to br open its borders to fully-vaccinated travelers br from any country starting on September 7. .br According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leadingbr other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .br According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leadingbr other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .br Approximately 80 of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50 have been fully vaccinated.br Approximately 80 of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50 have been fully vaccinated.br The government of Canada accepts the br Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson br and AstraZeneca vaccines. .br The government of Canada accepts the br Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson br and AstraZeneca vaccines. .br Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.br Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.br The country also announced plans to open its waters to cruise ships starting Nov. 1.