Vaccinated travellers to Canada no longer need to be tested for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Vaccinated travellers can enter Canada without a COVID-19 test beginning today. 

The change will spark a surge in travel bookings both into and out of the country, according to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, although it’s not likely to reach pre-pandemic levels yet. 

People could still be randomly tested when they arrive and Health Canada requires anyone coming from outside the country to wear a mask in public for 14 days. 

Unvaccinated travellers will be tested upon arrival and again eight days later, and will be required to quarantine for two weeks.