Canada To Keep Border Measures Through October, But Random Testing Still Paused

Image: Canada's Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos. (Liberal Party of Canada)
Image: Canada's Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos. (Liberal Party of Canada)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 10:53 PM ET, Wed June 29, 2022

The Government of Canada is extending current border measures for travellers entering Canada through at least September 30.

However, the pause of mandatory random testing will continue at all airports until mid-July, for fully vaccinated travellers. The pause was put in place on June 11, and the government says the move is allowing airports to focus on streamlining their operations.

Mandatory random testing will continue at land border points of entry, with no changes. Travellers who do not qualify as fully vaccinated, unless exempt, will continue to test on Day 1 and Day 8 of their 14-day quarantine.

All travellers must continue to use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada, and/or before boarding a cruise ship destined for Canada, with few exceptions.

Additional efforts are being undertaken to enhance compliance with ArriveCAN, which the government says is already over 95% for travellers arriving by land and air combined.

"As we move into the next phase of our COVID-19 response, it is important to remember that the pandemic is not over," said Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health. "

We must continue to do all that we can to keep ourselves and others safe from the virus. It is also important for individuals to remain up to date with the recommended vaccinations to ensure they are adequately protected against infection, transmission, and severe complications."

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