Toronto: The Federal government has announced new guidelines for travellers that takes effect Saturday.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra informed about Canada’s final orders and guidance, issued to airlines and railways following consultations.
“All travellers in Canada aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated before boarding planes, trains or cruise ships in this country from October 30. Even those fully vaccinated need to show proof of a negative molecular COVID-19 test upon returning to Canada. Ottawa is facing pressure to drop that requirement,” the orders said.
Canadians travelling abroad will need to follow the rules of the specific airline and country they are entering, which may include testing.
According to the government’s rules, travellers should be fully vaccinated two weeks prior to travel.
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, you must have received at least 2 doses of a Government of Canada-accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines.