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

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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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.

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  • 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

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation.

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  • 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.

Statement from Minister Duclos on the Auditor General of Canada's performance audit on enforcement of quarantine and COVID-19 test orders

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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The Auditor General also found that PHAC was missing or unable to match 30% of COVID-19 tests for incoming travellers.

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  • The Auditor General also found that PHAC was missing or unable to match 30% of COVID-19 tests for incoming travellers.
  • During the Audit period, completed test rates were 86% for on arrival tests and 74% for day 8 tests.
  • Travellers without test results had their quarantine extended and were referred to local law enforcement for in-person follow-up activities during their extended quarantine.
  • Updating plans for administering and enforcing emergency orders in future outbreaks, including incorporating lessons learned from the current pandemic.