OTTAWA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Canada will drop all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers from Oct.

1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday.

The decision to end restrictions was based on Canada's vaccination rate, availability of newer vaccines and treatments and data showing the country had passed the peak of the latest wave of coronavirus infections, the government said.

Duclos said the government was prepared to reinstate restrictions if needed.

1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday.

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