The last restrictions on the Canadian border for COVID-19 will disappear at the end of this month with the expiration of the Cabinet order affecting mandatory vaccination, testing, and quarantine for international travelers.

This expiration also marks the end of the obligation for travelers to use the ArriveCan app to enter vaccination status and test results, although the app will remain an optional tool for customs and immigration.
 

It has not yet been determined whether passengers must wear masks on domestic and international trains and planes, as this rule is included in a separate order issued by the Minister of Transport.

Two senior government sources familiar with the decision confirmed that the Cabinet order to maintain COVID-19 border measures will not be renewed when it expires on September 30.

The sources spoke to the Canadian Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

While the Liberal Cabinet met Thursday afternoon, Cabinet approval is not required to allow the order to expire.

One source said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed before the Cabinet meeting on the decision not to renew the rules.

The change means that international travelers will no longer have to prove full vaccination against COVID-19.

It is worth noting that under the current rule, unvaccinated Canadians returning to the country must show a negative COVID-19 test result before arrival and undergo further testing after arrival.

They must also quarantine for 14 days.

Unvaccinated foreigners are simply banned from entering Canada unless they fall into specific categories, such as airline companies or boat crew members, those needing essential medical treatment, diplomats, and temporary foreign workers.

The Cabinet order also states that vaccinated travelers will be selected for random COVID-19 testing and requires travelers to provide proof of vaccination and test results electronically.