With the decline in the number of COVID cases, the
Government of Canada has begun to ease its border measures for
entry into the country. As a first step, Canada plans to allow
fully vaccinated authorized travelers to avoid quarantine, the
hotel stayover and post-arrival testing starting July 5, 2021,
11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This article highlights the
various easing measures as well as the criteria for exemption for
fully vaccinated authorized travelers.
Exemption from Quarantine, Hotel Stayover and Post-Arrival
Testing
As described in the most recent changes to Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in
Canada Order (Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations),
effective July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, a fully
vaccinated person authorized to enter Canada may be exempted from
undergoing quarantine, undergoing post-arrival testing on the
eighth day following arrival and staying in an approved hotel upon
arrival in Canada.
