Canada to Drop Vaccine Mandate
Unvaccinated NBA players will soon be allowed to enter Canada to play the Toronto Raptors next season.
The Canadian federal government is reportedly planning to drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement by September 30, according to the Globe & Mail. The mandate prohibited unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country.
Why it Matters
Unvaccinated NBA players were prohibited from entering Toronto to play the Raptors last season. Philadelphia 76ers' guard Matisse Thybulle, for example, was barred from entering the country during Toronto's playoff series against Philadelphia.
The policy change will allow for all unvaccinated players to enter the country meaning Thybulle, Kyrie Irving, and other players who are not fully vaccinated will be allowed to compete at Scotiabank Arena.
