Canada’s travel rules just changed. What’s new, and what’s the same?
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Confused about the rules for travelling in, out and within Canada amid COVID-19? Global News explains what's changed and what hasn't when it comes to the travel restrictions.
Canada just updated its travel rules again yet, this time quashing the COVID-19 pre-arrival testing requirement for vaccinated international travellers.
Travellers can still be randomly selected for a COVID-19 test at the airport upon arrival into Canada, but they won’t need to show proof of a negative test beginning April 1.
It’s the latest in a number of changes Canada has made over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Let us remember that all measures are subject to review,” said Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, as he announced the latest rule change on Thursday.
“We will continue to adjust them as the epidemiological situation here in Canada and abroad evolves.”
Here’s where all the rules stand now.
Vaccination rules in Canada haven’t changed at all.
If you’re planning to come to Canada, you’ll still need to determine whether you qualify as a “fully vaccinated traveller” based on the Canadian government’s definition. This should be relatively simple, as very few of us would forget getting a needle stuck into our arms. But if you’re not sure, here’s the government’s criteria.
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