OTTAWA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian federal government announced Friday that it will suspend mandatory random COVID-19 testing at all airports for vaccinated travellers starting June 11 to reduce traveller wait times.

       Between June 11 and June 30, mandatory randomized testing at Canadian airports will be "temporarily suspended" and unvaccinated travelers will still to be tested on-site, Transport Canada said in a statement.

       "The Government of Canada recognizes the impact that significant wait times at some Canadian airports are having on travellers. We continue to work with airports, airlines, baggage handlers, and other partners to implement solutions to reduce delays as we approach the summer peak season," the statement said.

       According to the statement, as of July 1, all testing, including for unvaccinated travellers, will be performed off-site.