Starting today, the Canadian government is dropping the requirement that domestic and outbound international travellers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
It is also suspending vaccination requirements for federal government employees.
However, vaccination requirements at the border will remain in effect.
Travellers and transportation workers
- As of 00:01 EDT on June 20, 2022, the vaccination requirement to board a plane or a train in Canada will be suspended.
- In addition, federally regulated transport sector employers will no longer be required to have mandatory vaccination policies in place for employees.
- Due to the unique nature of cruise ship travel, vaccination requirements for passengers and crew of cruise ships will continue to remain in effect.
- Masking and other public health protection measures will continue to be in place and enforced on planes, trains, and ships.
- Current border measures, including the existing vaccination requirement for most foreign nationals to enter Canada, and quarantine and testing requirements for Canadians who have not received their primary vaccine series, remain in effect.
Federal public service
- Also on June 20, the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration (CPA) Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be suspended.
- Employees of the CPA will be strongly encouraged to remain up to date with their vaccinations; however, they will no longer be required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.
- As such, employees who are on administrative leave without pay for noncompliance with the Policy in force until now will be contacted by their managers to arrange their return to regular work duties.
The House of Commons has also agreed to suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for MPs, staff and visitors, effective today.
As of June 20, it will no longer be required to be vaccinated against #COVID19 to board a plane or train in Canada, and for federally regulated transportation employees. More information: https://t.co/CPBb9HxtFB pic.twitter.com/d86jSU0KA7
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) June 14, 2022
1/4 While vaccination will no longer be a requirement to board a plane, train or vessel (not including cruise ships) within Canada as of June 20, all travellers entering Canada must continue to follow all entry requirements.
More info: https://t.co/EXoqZdil7a pic.twitter.com/C5t3K9RznR
— Health Canada and PHAC (@GovCanHealth) June 14, 2022