Federal restrictions on COVID-19 at the border are being extended until at least June 30, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada said Tuesday.
The federal government will continue to require foreign tourists to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated.
Unvaccinated Canadians or permanent residents must also provide evidence of molecular testing for COVID-19 taken before entering Canada and quarantined for 14 days.
All travelers coming to Canada, regardless of nationality, must also continue to provide their health information through the ArriveCAN app before entering.
The announcement comes a day after the Conservative Party’s proposal calling on the federal government to lift all other travel restrictions related to COVID-19 was won in the House of Commons.
The Canadian Airport Council blamed the huge customs delays across the country on the pandemic measures and the lack of staff that led to trainings for so long that airports could not physically detain them in some cases.
Transport Minister Omar Algabra says discussions on balancing public health measures with the smoothness of the economy are still ongoing.
With files from The Canadian Press.
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