The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) this week praised the Canadian government’s announcement easing travel restrictions as a positive step forward in normalizing travel for Canadians and restoring the country’s tourism economy.
The CAC noted the measures being removed represent some of the most onerous barriers to air travel currently in the world.
By March 1, Canada will see a return to random testing for fully vaccinated travelers upon arrival without isolation, the elimination of quarantine requirements for children under twelve traveling with vaccinated parents, the reopening of all airports to international travel, and the removal of the blanket travel advisories.
“These are positive steps and we commend the government for these actions,” said Monette Pasher, CAC interim president. “We look forward with enthusiasm to the next step and a specific timeline which would be to remove all pre-departure tests for travel.”
