As of February 28, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to get a PCR test when coming back into Canada.
Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos announced travellers will still need to take a test prior to their arrival but it can be a cheaper and faster rapid antigen test.
Travellers may still be randomly selected for PCR testing upon arrival at the border, but will not be required to quarantine while waiting for test results.
The government is also lifting restrictions for children under the age of 12 who are not fully vaccinated while travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians. These children will no longer be required to isolate from school or daycare after travelling.
Currently, all travellers five years and older who come into Canada by air or land borders must have a negative PCR test result no matter the length of the trip. Prior to December 21, there was an exemption for Canadian travellers on trips less than 72 hours in length. However, as the Omicron wave surged, that exemption was removed.
Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra also announced international flights will be allowed at all Canadian airports starting on February 28.
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