Quarantine Act

Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 26, 2022

Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.
  • The Government of Canada also reminds travellers to make informed decisions when considering travel outside of Canada to protect their health and safety.
  • They are encouraged to review the travel health notices at https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories for more information on safe travel.
  • This will be expanded to travellers by land so they can make use of available technology to expedite and facilitate their travel.

The Government of Canada and industry partners taking action to reduce wait times at Canadian airports

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation.

Key Points: 
  • Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation.
  • Travellers have rights, and these must be respected by airlines and airports through each step of the travelling experience.
  • Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue, including at Montral-Trudeau International Airport and Calgary International Airport.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make improvements to ArriveCAN so it is faster and easier for travellers to use.

Open letter to the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 28, 2021

These individuals are making Canada safer, not more at risk, and should be recognized and accepted as such when they cross the border.

Key Points: 
  • These individuals are making Canada safer, not more at risk, and should be recognized and accepted as such when they cross the border.
  • We understand that the PHAC is currently in the process of evaluating when Canada can allow fully vaccinated travellers to enter Canada.
  • Canada should follow suit and exempt all Canadian residents who are returning home from the United States fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from the mandatory quarantine period.
  • We request that you exercise your discretion within seven (7) business days of receiving this letter and look forward to your response.

The Government of Canada reminds travellers returning to Canada of COVID-19 border measures

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, March 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Government of Canada has put in place emergency border measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its variants into Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Government of Canada has put in place emergency border measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its variants into Canada.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are reminding travellers and returning Canadian residents about what to expect at the border.
  • For travellers arriving at a land border crossing, their COVID-19 molecular test must have been performed in the U.S.
    Get tested when arriving in Canada.
  • If flying, travellers will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival to Canada, before leaving the airport.