After several months of restrictions due to COVID-19 cases, Ottawa announced on Friday the lifting of certain measures for travelers from India and Morocco.
As of January 28, passengers arriving in Canada on a direct or indirect flight from India or Morocco will no longer be required to “present a negative molecular screening test result for COVID-19. 19 valid before their departure from a third country”.
The Transport Canada notice specifies that all travelers entering Canada will have to comply with the same requirements for screening tests, regardless of their country of departure.
“Like all other elements of the Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19, border measures are based on available data, scientific evidence, and monitoring of the epidemiological situation in Canada and internationally,” declared in a press release by the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos.
All travelers must therefore continue to present a negative molecular screening test result within 72 hours of departure or a positive result of this type of test that was carried out 10 to 180 days before their scheduled departure for Canada.
“We continue to work with air operators. Their hard work to implement the ongoing changes to air travel requirements has greatly contributed to the safety and security of Canadians and our transportation system,” said Transport Minister Omar Alghabra.
India and Morocco had faced bans on flights to Canada last August due to the significant outbreak of COVID-19 cases in these countries. However, direct flights gradually resumed during the fall.
