Canada’s new Omicron travel rules at a glance Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, Canadian officials increased travel restrictions. Here is how you may be affected. After the Omicron variant emerged, Canada implemented a slew of new travel restrictions. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada updates travel rules for Canadians flying in from South Africa Eligible Canadians will be able to take a COVID-19 test in South Africa, provided their flight leaves before December 13. Canada has temporarily tweaked its travel rules to allow Canadians to return home from South Africa without having to do a COVID-19 test in a third country. By Shelby Thevenot
Job growth in Canada exceeded expectations in November Canada added 154,000 jobs in November and unemployment fell to 6%. With employment soaring beyond predictions and unemployment dropping to near pre-pandemic levels, new labour force data suggest that Canada is on its way to a full economic recovery. By Shelby Thevenot
U.S. to require international travellers to take a COVID test within 24 hours of departure Fully vaccinated Canadians will need a test taken within 24 hours of departing to the U.S. Travellers to the U.S. will soon need a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds more countries to travel ban list over Omicron variant concerns Canadian health authorities have restricted travel to 10 countries to prevent the spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus. Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi have been added to the list as of today. On November 30, the Canadian government announced several more countries have been added to the list of those currently subject to stricter border measures. By Alexandra Miekus
New Canadian travel and border measures take effect tomorrow Anyone taking Canada's federally-regulated modes of transportation has to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to board. Full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required in Canada for all travellers aged 12 years and older starting tomorrow, November 30. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada bans flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries Health officials halt travel to south African nations to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. The Canadian government announced that it will limit travel to southern Africa, a region which has reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant of concern. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated International students, temporary foreign workers, and other exempt travellers will soon need to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Canada. Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. By Shelby Thevenot
Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada's immigration system. Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. By Kareem El-Assal
