As has almost become a weekly segment for the Moodys Tax blog,
the following addresses new COVID-related requirements for entry to
Canada.
In a previous blog, we provided guidance on the requirement
that all international air passengers traveling to Canada
must present a negative COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) test result prior to boarding. Yesterday, the
Government of Canada announced these same restrictions will now
also apply to ports-of-entry via land beginning
February 15, 2021.
What type of COVID-19 test must be conducted?
The COVID-19 PCR test, which is also called a "viral
test," must be performed. An antibody COVID-19 test
will not meet the requirements for entry. The PCR test
result must be performed by a lab accredited by a government,
professional association, or have obtained International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)
accreditation.
