New travel rules are going into effect across the country today.
They state COVID-19 vaccination is now required for travel within and out of Canada.
A valid COVID-19 molecular test will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination unless travellers are eligible for one of the limited exemptions, such as a medical inability to be vaccinated.
Effective immediately, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada who depart and re-enter the country within 72 hours of leaving Canada will not have to present a pre-entry molecular test. This exemption is only for trips originating in Canada taken by fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals registered under the Indian Act, who depart and re-enter by land or by air and can demonstrate that they have been away from Canada for less than 72 hours. This exemption extends to accompanying children under 12, and individuals with medical contraindications to vaccination.
Also effective today, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19 vaccines that travellers can receive to be considered fully vaccinated for the purpose of travel to Canada. The list will include Sinopharm, Sinovac and COVAXIN, matching the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing.
Effective today, vaccination will be required for travellers who wish to board a plane or train in Canada, with limited exceptions. A valid #COVID19 molecular test will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination. Learn more: https://t.co/jKxw6HJYJk pic.twitter.com/gHmkPFET3q
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) November 30, 2021
#DYK effective November 30, vaccination will be required for air and rail travel within and to enter Canada? A valid #COVID19 molecular test will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination. Learn more: https://t.co/jKxw6HJYJk pic.twitter.com/cSnihtPc6U
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) November 27, 2021
Are you a Canadian or permanent resident returning to Canada? As of November 30, if you aren’t fully vaccinated, you won’t be able to board a flight or train in Canada, including to take a connecting flight or to depart 🇨🇦, unless you have an exemption: https://t.co/nl3ZMvAMUi pic.twitter.com/tuqpqmnW8Q
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) November 28, 2021