{"id":45574,"date":"2021-06-21T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=45574"},"modified":"2021-06-21T14:12:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:12:45","slug":"government-of-canadas-first-phase-to-easing-border-measures-for-travellers-entering-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/21\/government-of-canadas-first-phase-to-easing-border-measures-for-travellers-entering-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Government of Canada’s first phase to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Government of Canada<\/span> is taking a responsible, precautionary approach at the border by continually monitoring available data and scientific evidence to protect the health and safety of Canadians.<\/p>\n

Today, the Government of Canada<\/span> is announcing the details of the first phase of its approach to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada<\/span>. These cautious adjustments are now possible because of the successes of the vaccine roll out in Canada<\/span> and Canadians following public health measures.<\/p>\n

Beginning July 5, 2021<\/span> at 11:59 p.m. EDT<\/span>, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada<\/span> will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel.<\/p>\n

To be considered fully vaccinated, a traveller must have received the full series of a vaccine \u2014 or combination of vaccines \u2014 accepted by the Government of Canada<\/span> at least 14 days prior to entering Canada<\/span>. Currently, those vaccines are manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca\/COVISHIELD, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson). Travellers can receive their vaccine in any country, and must provide documentation supporting their vaccination in English, French or with a certified translation.<\/p>\n

For these new measures to apply to them, fully vaccinated travellers must still meet all other mandatory requirements, including pre- and on-arrival testing. Continued testing will allow public health experts to keep monitoring positivity rates at the border, monitor for variants of concern, and make further adjustments to border measures as needed.<\/p>\n

Fully vaccinated travellers must also be asymptomatic, have a paper or digital copy of their vaccination documentation, and provide COVID-19-related information electronically through ArriveCAN prior to arrival in Canada<\/span>. They must still present a suitable quarantine plan, and be prepared to quarantine, in case it is determined at the border that they do not meet all of the conditions required to be exempt from quarantine. As with all other exempt travellers, they will be required to follow public health measures in place, such as wearing a mask when in public, keep a copy of their vaccine and test results, as well as a list of close contacts for 14 days after entry to Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n

For travellers who are not<\/b> fully vaccinated, there are no changes to Canada’s<\/span> current border measures. They must continue to adhere to the current testing and federal quarantine requirements, which have been effective in reducing importation and transmission of COVID-19 and variants in Canada<\/span>, and provide COVID-19-related information electronically through ArriveCAN before arriving in Canada<\/span>. Unvaccinated air travellers must also book a three-night stay at a government-authorized hotel before their departure to Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Government of Canada’s<\/span> response to the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to prioritize the health and safety of Canadians. As vaccination, case counts and hospitalization rates evolve, the Government of Canada<\/span> will continue to consider further targeted measures at the borders\u2014and when to lift or adjust them\u2014to keep Canadians safe and the economy running.<\/p>\n

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  • For all travellers coming to Canada<\/span>, planning in advance to ensure all mandatory requirements are met is crucial. In addition, some provinces and territories may have their own entry restrictions in place. Check and follow both<\/b> the federal and any provincial or territorial restrictions and requirements before travelling.<\/li>\n
  • Fully vaccinated travellers who wish to be considered for the eased quarantine and testing requirements must meet all<\/b> criteria, including the electronic submission of their vaccination documentation, in English or French, into ArriveCAN prior to arrival at the port of entry.<\/li>\n
  • A person who submits false information on vaccination status could be liable to a fine of up to $750,000<\/span> or six months imprisonment or both, under the Quarantine Act<\/i>, or prosecution under the Criminal Code for forgery. Violating any quarantine or isolation instructions provided to travellers by a screening officer or quarantine officer when entering Canada<\/span> is also an offence under the Quarantine Act<\/i>\u00a0and could lead to a $5,000<\/span> fine for each day of non-compliance or for each offence committed, or more serious penalties, including six months in prison\u00a0and\/or $750,000<\/span> in fines. Non-compliant air travellers may also be subject to fines of up to $5,000<\/span> for each offence committed under the Aeronautics Act.<\/i><\/li>\n
  • The Government of Canada<\/span> is extending, until July 21<\/span>, 2021,11:59 p.m. EDT<\/span>, the temporary travel restrictions on discretionary (non-essential) international travel and with the US. Travellers who are currently eligible\u00a0to enter Canada<\/span> include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act<\/i>, as well as some foreign nationals who are allowed to enter Canada<\/span> under the current entry prohibitions (Prohibition of Entry into Canada<\/span> from the United States<\/span>; Prohibition of Entry into Canada<\/span> from any Country other than the United States<\/span><\/i>).<\/li>\n
  • The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada<\/span> from India<\/span> will be extended until July 21, 2021<\/span>, as well as the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19<\/i> requiring air passengers who depart India<\/span> to Canada<\/span> via an indirect route to obtain a COVID-19 pre-departure test from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada<\/span>. The NOTAM and Interim Order<\/i> will not be extended for Pakistan<\/span> at this time.<\/li>\n
  • The existing international flight restrictions that funnel scheduled international commercial passenger flights into four Canadian airports (Montr\u00e9al-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary<\/span> International Airport and Vancouver<\/span> International Airport) will be maintained in this first phase of re-opening.<\/li>\n
  • Currently, foreign nationals who hold a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence approved on or before March 18, 2020<\/span> are allowed to enter Canada<\/span>. As of June 21, 2021<\/span>, any foreign national who holds a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence will be allowed to travel to Canada<\/span>. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will work with applicants who have a Confirmation of Permanent Residence that is expiring or has expired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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