Federal officials have announced that fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as of April 1. However, other travel rules, such as being fully vaccinated to board federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation, still apply.
Experts say Canadian travellers should brace for a massive influx in bookings and rising prices now that the federal government has said it will lift the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1.
With some Canadians planning to travel this spring despite a travel advisory, experts say planning ahead and purchasing COVID-19 travel insurance are crucial to avoid risks, headaches and unexpected fees.
Andrew D Amours, 31, of Quebec City, is vaccinated. Photo by KEVIN GAGNON /via REUTERS
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MONTREAL Quebec’s premier and health officials sounded an optimistic note on Tuesday, as they reported fewer than 700 new cases for two consecutive days and said they will ease restrictions in the Gatineau, Que., area.
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has dropped by 54 over the last seven reporting periods, leading Premier Francois Legault to tell reporters Quebec is “heading in the right direction.”