Senators lifting proof of vaccination requirement beginning Tuesday

The ice surface and bowl of the Canadian Tire Centre where the Ottawa Senators play is seen Thursday September 7, 2017 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/CP)

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The Ottawa Senators announced that fans will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend a game at Canadian Tire Centre beginning on Tuesday. Wearing masks will still be mandatory while not eating or drinking.

The announcement comes after the Ontario government announced it would be ending its COVID-19 vaccine passport system by Tuesday.

The Senators are just the latest Canadian team to change its proof of vaccination policy. The Calgary Flames have removed the requirement for patrons to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome, while Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has said it will discontinue its mandatory vaccination policy for fans attending its events, whether indoors or outdoors, starting Tuesday.

The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, announced last week that fans will need to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for both Jets and Manitoba Moose games at Canada Life Centre until April 30, despite the Manitoba government's plan to remove provincial vaccine requirements on Tuesday.

Ottawa's next home game isn't until March 10, when the team hosts the Seattle Kraken.

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