Canada Nixing the PCR test for short visits

[MamatoJack]

It does sound like anyone (any means of travel) going for less than 72 hours doesn't need the test to fly home (still need antigen to fly there). Airlines will be so confused I'm sure. From the article on CBC:

 

"Starting on Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad will no longer need proof of a negative COVID-19 test to return home, Ottawa confirmed on Friday.

The federal government said the test exemption will apply to fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who depart and re-enter Canada within 72 hours. The rule will also apply to unvaccinated people with a right of entry if they are under the age of 12 and accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents or have certain medical conditions preventing them from being vaccinated."

 

I almost want to plan a day trip across the border... 

[TeaBag]

2 hours ago, luvinthecruiselife said:

Alot of folks fly down to seattle for a weekend for concerts, sporting events, family stuff etc.  So we shall see.  

When we were younger, we thought nothing of driving down to Seattle to visit a favourite restaurant and then driving home again!!  

[ladysail2]

1 hour ago, TeaBag said:

When we were younger, we thought nothing of driving down to Seattle to visit a favourite restaurant and then driving home again!!  

👍 😁

[Kamloops50]

On 11/17/2021 at 8:51 AM, RealBatman said:

Globe and Mail is reporting that it will be replaced by Antigen testing for Canadians returning home (no mention of length of time), but fully vaccinated Americans will still require PCR testing.

 

Looks like we will have to wait for the official announcement for the 'truth'.

This is only for residents of BC that are affect by the Floods that occurred last week. If you live in south western BC . You can cross the border to get essentials like food and gasoline.

Also if you need to drive to the Vancouver area thru the US from the interior of BC to get home. You can drive and a PCR test isn'y required to reenter Canada.

[ladysail2]

4 hours ago, Kamloops50 said:

This is only for residents of BC that are affect by the Floods that occurred last week. If you live in south western BC . You can cross the border to get essentials like food and gasoline.

Also if you need to drive to the Vancouver area thru the US from the interior of BC to get home. You can drive and a PCR test isn'y required to reenter Canada.

For now. Once November 30 comes around, any Canadian coming back into Canada after a less than 72 hour visit,  will not need a PCR test. 
The BC situation, regarding testing, shows that common sense still exists. And so does miscommunication, but they got that sorted out.