Canada's travel rules change today. Here's what you need to know
CBC
As of today, April 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer be required to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test.
The federal government announced the change in March, citing vaccination uptake and stable COVID-19 case counts at the time.
Here's a look at what changes today.
Starting Friday, fully vaccinated travellers won't need a molecular COVID-19 test (such as a PCR test) or an antigen test to get into Canada by land, air or water.
Previously, travellers were required to get a test abroad to enter the country.
Border mayors, tourism leaders, and individuals have been calling on the government to drop the requirement for months, saying it was a major barrier for business and families to cross the border.
A fully vaccinated traveller means you must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 accepted vaccine or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
You are also considered fully vaccinated if you have had a mix of two accepted COVID-19 vaccines.
You must have had the second dose at least 14 days before entering Canada.
While you no longer need a COVID-19 test, anyone exhibiting symptoms will still not be allowed to cross into Canada.
The vaccines accepted by Canada for travel are:
Yes, this requirement has not changed.
Anyone entering Canada, including fully vaccinated travellers, must complete a questionnaire on the ArrivCAN app or on the government's website within 72 hours before entering Canada. Travellers will answer a series of questions and must upload digital proof of vaccination in English or French.
The government warns of third-party or false apps. You can find the ArrivCAN page here.
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