As of today, October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada removed all Covid-19-like access restrictions. Testing, quarantine and isolation needs for all lers (vaccinated and unvaccinated) entering Canada were also finalized.
As of October 1, 2022, all travelers, regardless of nationality, will no longer have to:
Transport Canada is also eliminating existing requirements. As of today, lers will no longer be obliged to:
The press release states that “the removal of border measures has been facilitated through a number of factors, adding models indicating that Canada has surpassed the peak of the wave driven through Omicron BA. 4 and BA. 5, the highest vaccination rates in Canada, decreasing hospitalization and mortality rates, as well as the availability and use of vaccine boosters (adding a new bivalent formulation), immediate testing and remedies for Covid-19.
“Thanks in large part to Canadians who rolled up their sleeves to get vaccinated, we’ve reached the point where we can safely lift fitness measures at the border. However, we expect covid-19 and other respiratory viruses to continue circulating for months without bloodshed. “, so I urge everyone to keep up with their Covid-19 vaccination, adding booster doses and applying individual public fitness measures. I would also like to thank the committed public fitness officers and frontline staff at our land borders and airports who have worked tirelessly to protect the fitness and protection of others in Canada over the past two years,” said Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health.
Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, announced it welcomed the government’s resolution to end the restrictions. In a press release, Craig Landry, Air Canada’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, said, “Air Canada welcomes the removal of those restrictions. “, stressing that air travel is safe and that the measures were not justified through science. We believe this will greatly facilitate travel, the assistance will continue to stabilize the country’s air transport sector and help Canada’s economy. Guests and equipment will have the option to wear a mask and we also inspire visitors to monitor their own fitness to make sure they feel comfortable and have compatibility to travel. “
“While today’s announcement is a positive step, we urge the government not to lose momentum. Lessons learned about the pandemic deserve to be implemented now to simplify Canada’s air transport formula and implement new reforms. This includes improving processes, such as airport and customs security, creating new trusted traveler programs, implementing new technologies and, above all, re-examining the payment style of the user who budgets for air travel in Canada, whose weaknesses and interdependencies have been exposed through Covid.
It goes on to say that the easing measures announced today are expected to promote Air Canada’s ongoing recovery from Covid. Together with our partners and industry stakeholders, we are returning to pre-pandemic service levels. This includes significant innovations in punctuality compared to early summer, significant discounts on delays and cancellations, a daily final flight touch now above 98%, as well as baggage handling functionality that has fully stabilized at pre-pandemic levels.