Global National: Jan. 15, 2022 | COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect for cross-border truckers

After an apparent government flip-flop and much confusion, tighter rules for truckers are now in effect. Unvaccinated American truckers cannot enter Canada, while unvaccinated Canadian truckers must be tested for COVID-19 and quarantine for two weeks. As Abigail Bimman reports, the changes are likely to impact the supply chain and Canadians’ grocery bills. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said incentives and strong COVID-19 measures have worked to slow the virus’ spread. But, there are lingering questions about whether Ottawa should support provinces, like Quebec, which has introduced a health tax on the unvaccinated. Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos about where the federal government stands on the issue. A monster storm is sweeping across the U.S. this weekend, dumping snow in several states and bringing the threat of a major ice event to several to parts of the south. The winter blast could put New England in a deep freeze and bring possible flooding to New Yo