During a January 28, 2021 news conference, Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau announced stricter rules for travellers
entering Canada from international destinations. These measures are
intended to deter non-essential international travel by both
Canadians and foreign nationals.
Mandatory COVID-19 Testing on Arrival at Canadian
Airports
Air travellers to Canada, regardless of nationality, will be
required to take a mandatory COVID-19 molecular test at their own
cost on arriving at Canadian airports. This will be in
addition to the travellers will be required to wait for
the results at a Government of Canada-approved hotel, at their own
cost. This stay will last for up to three days at an
approximate cost of $2,000. If the result of the COVID-19
test taken on arrival is negative, the traveller will be permitted
to complete the remainder of their mandatory 14-day quarantine at
their home or other intended destination if they present a
reasonable quarantine plan. In
