At 1:30 pm local time on July 19, local time, the Canadian federal government held a press conference to announce the plan to reopen the border.
At the press conference, the federal government announced that will reopen the U.S.-Canada border that has been closed due to the new crown epidemic in mid-March 2020. starts at 0:00 on August 9 and allows fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada without quarantine for two weeks.
In addition, the federal government said that plans to allow vaccinated passengers from all other countries to enter Canada starting from September 7 without quarantine.
Warm reminder
Foreign adults entering Canada need to provide English or French documents to prove that they have fully received the COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada. That is to say, at least 14 days before arrival, two doses of Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines were received, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
*No vaccine has been approved in China yet
In addition, starting from August 9, there are many new regulations and plans to take effect:
2 children under the age of 12 who have not yet approved for vaccination will also be exempted from isolation requirements when entering Canada, and can walk freely with their parents while complying with public health measures. Officials warned that these children should avoid going to collective places such as schools, camps and day care centers, especially indoor places.
International Airport has increased to 9
Starting from August 9, the number of airports accepting international flights in Canada will increase from 4 to 9.
In addition to Montreal Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, international airports in five cities, including Quebec, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Halifax, will also accept international passengers.
Cancel hotel quarantine
Federal Ministry of Health said that with the increase in the vaccination rate in Canada, the decrease in COVID-19 cases and the reduction of pressure on health care capabilities, will have three nights mandatory hotel accommodation requirements for all passengers arriving by plane from 0:00 on August 9.
But officials said the quarantine plan still needs to be developed in case border officials find that they do not meet the necessary requirements. Travelers still need to get negative COVID-19 test results before arriving in Canada. Foreign tourists must also comply with provincial and regional public health measures.
Entry testing has been canceled and replaced with random testing
Also starting from August 9, Canada will implement a new monitoring project at airports and land border ports. Travelers who have been fully vaccinated do not need to be tested upon arrival unless they are randomly selected to complete a COVID-19 test.
Since the Maple Leaf Country closed its border in March last year, after more than a year of fighting the epidemic, it has finally ushered in the dawn. At present, except for the still prohibiting foreign tourists from entering the country, all other border control measures have been unblocked. The summer of freedom is near! This summer, let us enjoy the rare freedom safely.
