National

Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions have lifted

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Oct, 2022 12:08 PM

OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 — and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended.

Starting today, COVID-19 measures at the border have been lifted. See below for everything you need to know for your travels👇 https://t.co/nLeW58XaY9
— Omar Alghabra (@OmarAlghabra) October 1, 2022

People entering the country are no longer subject to random mandatory tests for the virus, and those who are unvaccinated will not need to isolate upon arrival.

Anyone who entered Canada in the last two weeks and was subject to quarantine or testing is off the hook as of today.

And inbound travellers do not need to fill out the controversial ArriveCan app anymore, although they can still use it to fill out their customs declarations at certain airports.

Federal ministers announced the end of the COVID-19 public health restrictions earlier this week, saying the latest wave of the disease has largely passed and travel-related cases aren't having a major impact.

But Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned restrictions could be brought back again if they are needed.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Canadians becoming more divided: survey

The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan was done between March 7 and March 24. It asked 1,011 people about the issues that divide them the most.

Canadians becoming more divided: survey

Vancouver home sales up 27% since February: board

The B.C. board says last month's sales totalled 4,344, a 27 per cent increase from 3,424 homes sold in February 2022 and a 24 per cent decrease from the 5,708 sales recorded in March 2021.

Vancouver home sales up 27% since February: board

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Sikh Heritage Month

“More than 100 years ago, the first gurdwara in our province opened its doors in Vancouver. Now British Columbia is home to one of the largest Sikh populations outside of India, and our province is honoured to dedicate this month to acknowledge and celebrate the rich culture and diversity the Sikh community brings."

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Sikh Heritage Month

357 COVID19 cases for Friday

There are 274 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 35 are in intensive care. In the past 24 hours, 4 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 3,002.

357 COVID19 cases for Friday

B.C. expands employee whistleblower protections

The Ministry of Attorney General says in a statement the act applies to government ministry staff and independent offices of the legislature, but as of Friday it also includes employees at most provincial tribunals, agencies, boards and commissions.

B.C. expands employee whistleblower protections

Surrey man dies in an attempted armed robbery

Shortly after 7 a.m., in the area of 142A St and 87A Ave, a Surrey RCMP Frontline officer located a man matching the description of the suspect and a foot pursuit ensued. During the course of the foot pursuit there was a confrontation and the police officer fired their weapon striking the man. First-aid was provided and he was transported to hospital where he later died.