Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Trudeau added that the country should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.Trudeau said his ministers would share more details on the border early next week.Canada began easing its restrictions earlier this month, allowing fully vaccinated Canadians or permanent legal residents to return to Canada without quarantining. But among the requirements are a negative test for the virus before returning, and another once they get back.Pressure has been mounting on Canada to continue to ease the restrictions at the border, which have been in effect since March of last year.Trudeau spoke with leaders of Canada’s provinces and his office released a readout of the call. He noted that if Canada’s current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue the border can open.“Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September,” the readout said. “He noted the ongoing discussions with the United States on reopening plans, and indicated that we could expect to start allowing fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel.” Restrictions on nonessential travel between the U.S.-Canada border were first imposed in mid-March of 2020 and have been renewed each month since. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had suggested last month the nation will not consider easing restrictions for travelers until at least 75% of residents have been vaccinated, according to the Canadian Press.A dashboard maintained by federal health officials shows more than 67% of residents have received at least one shot, but only 8% have completed the vaccination process.A complete list of travel restrictions and exemptions can be found on the Government of Canada travel page.Hearst Television partner WCVB contributed to this report.
Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
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Trudeau said his ministers would share more details on the border early next week.
Canada began easing its restrictions earlier this month, allowing fully vaccinated Canadians or permanent legal residents to return to Canada without quarantining. But among the requirements are a negative test for the virus before returning, and another once they get back.
Pressure has been mounting on Canada to continue to ease the restrictions at the border, which have been in effect since March of last year.
Trudeau spoke with leaders of Canada’s provinces and his office released a readout of the call. He noted that if Canada’s current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue the border can open.
“Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September,” the readout said. “He noted the ongoing discussions with the United States on reopening plans, and indicated that we could expect to start allowing fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel.”
Restrictions on nonessential travel between the U.S.-Canada border were first imposed in mid-March of 2020 and have been renewed each month since. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had suggested last month the nation will not consider easing restrictions for travelers until at least 75% of residents have been vaccinated, according to the Canadian Press.
A dashboard maintained by federal health officials shows more than 67% of residents have received at least one shot, but only 8% have completed the vaccination process.
A complete list of travel restrictions and exemptions can be found on the Government of Canada travel page.
Hearst Television partner WCVB contributed to this report.
