FAQ: Travel to Canada as a tourist in 2021 Here are the answers to some of your questions about coming to Canada as the border begins to open.Canada is finally opening up to tourists after keeping the border tightly-zipped for the past 17 months, but things are still not totally back to normal. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June ANALYSIS: June 2021 was the first time during the pandemic Canada landed over 25,000 new permanent residents in a month. It will need to welcome an average of 43,000 newcomers per month between July and December to achieve its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021.Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
International students still need quarantine plan at Canada border The Canadian government is reminding international students of border measures ahead of fall semester.Although Canada has begun easing border measures, having a quarantine plan is still required at the border — even if you don’t actually use it. By Shelby Thevenot
India flights to Canada: When will they be allowed? ANALYSIS: The decision to resume flights from India into Canada will likely come down to a combination of health, economic, and political factors. Earlier this week Canada extended its ban on flights from India until at least August 21. By Kareem El-Assal
U.S. border remains closed to Canadian tourists After Canada reopens border to fully vaccinated travellers, U.S. officials say travel is still too risky.The U.S. has extended its travel restrictions on Canadians crossing the border by land and ferry. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated tourists The next phase of Canada's border reopening begins in August for U.S. tourists and September for tourists from all other countries.Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada set to announce new travel rules as soon as tomorrow Canada's current border restrictions expire on July 21. We will learn as soon as tomorrow the Canadian government's new policies on U.S. tourism, tourism from the rest of the world, and flights from India.Canada could announce its new COVID-19 travel measures as soon as tomorrow. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadians say 75% should be vaccinated before border reopens Respondents in a new Angus Reid poll suggest Canadians want three quarters of the population to be vaccinated before reopening the Canada-U.S. border.Justin Trudeau’s government says the Canada-U.S. border will not open to tourism until at least 75 per cent of Canadians are fully vaccinated — and the majority of Canadians agree. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to allow cruise ships on November 1, 2021 The Government of Canada is lifting its COVID-19 travel restrictions on cruise ships.As of November 1, 2021, cruise ships will be allowed to enter Canada as long as they comply with the Canadian government’s public health guidelines. By Kareem El-Assal
