Travellers to Canada or those transiting through, here's the authorisation you may need

Canada's immigration authority has reiterated the entry requirements for foreign travellers heading to or passing through the country, according to the latest guidance published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and shared by the department on social media. The authority said that depending on the nationality and the travel purpose, visitors may require an Electric Travel Authorisation (eTA) or a visa before boarding their flight. for the uninitiated eTA is a digital entry requirement linked to a traveller’s passport and is mandatory for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting through Canada.