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Canadian Government Removes Remaining Mask, Vaccine Mandates for Travel

As of Oct. 1, Canada is removing its remaining COVID-19 travel measures for all travellers entering the country, ending mask wearing on planes and trains.

Canadian government ends travel measures
Canadian government ends travel measures
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As of Oct. 1, Canada is removing its remaining COVID-19 travel measures for all travellers entering the country, ending mask wearing on planes and trains, vaccine mandates and mandatory use of the ArriveCan app.

Health minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement at a press conference this morning.

Other changes include: no pre- or on-arrival testing will be required; no COVID-19-related quarantines upon arrival; no health checks for air or rail travel; travellers will not have to report or monitor any symptoms.

According to CTV: “Officials said that while Canada is lifting the mask mandate, travellers are still ‘strongly recommended’ to wear high-quality and well-fitting masks and make ‘informed decisions’ when travelling.”

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