It is music to the ears of the tourism sector. Travel Expert Claire Newell, the requirement to have a rapid test prior to re-entry in the country is not only costs but the stress of it was a deterrent.
“So much so that many people were choosing not to travel at all,” noted Newell. “Because the reality is, whether it was the more expansive PCR test or a rapid antigen test, which is cheaper, it still meant that if you tested positive in a destination, you cannot come back to Canada for ten days. For a lot of people, that’s just too much for them to decide to make a booking.’
*All travellers continue to be required to submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website) before their arrival in Canada.
*Travellers taking a cruise or a plane must submit their information in ArriveCAN within 72 hours before boarding.
*For partially or unvaccinated travelers who are currently allowed to travel to Canada, pre-entry testing…