Canada’s travel rules just changed. What’s new, and what’s the same?

its travel rules again yet, this time quashing the COVID-19 pre-arrival testing requirement for vaccinated international travellers.Travellers can still be randomly selected for a COVID-19 test at the airport upon arrival into Canada, but they won’t need to show proof of a negative test beginning April 1.It’s the latest in a number of changes Canada has made over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Let us remember that all measures are subject to review,” said Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, as he announced the latest rule change on Thursday.“We will continue to adjust them as the epidemiological situation here in Canada and abroad evolves.”Here’s where all the rules stand now.Vaccination rules in Canada haven’t changed at all.If you’re planning to come to Canada, you’ll still need to determine whether you qualify as a “fully vaccinated traveller” based on the Canadian government’s definition.

This should be relatively simple, as very few of us would forget getting a needle stuck into our arms. But if you’re not sure, here’s the government’s criteria.You’re considered vaccinated if you:What vaccines are accepted?If your proof of vaccination isn’t in English or French, you’ll still have to get it translated.

The “certified translation” has to include the stamp or membership number of a professional translation association that does it for you, and you’ll want to keep both the original version and the translated version with you while you travel.What isn’t accepted?Rules for the unvaccinated haven’t changed recently, even as similar rules have loosened for vaccinated people.