ArriveCan (Canada) ending October 1

[Robjame]

It will become voluntary.

‘Whether this affects cruises remains to be seen.

[njhorseman]

21 minutes ago, Robjame said:

It will become voluntary.

‘Whether this affects cruises remains to be seen.

My understanding from discussions I've read on other boards is that cruises are covered under a separate government order that hasn't changed so as of now the cruise requirements remain in place.

[CurlerRob]

Appears that cruise restrictions are lifting as well:

 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-to-remove-covid-19-border-and-travel-measures-effective-october-1.html

 

Naturally, the cruise lines will have to announce that they are accepting these as well. 🍺🥌

 

Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1

From: Public Health Agency of Canada

News release

 

September 26, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada

 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians. As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, operational considerations, and the epidemiological situation, both in Canada and internationally. Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.

 

The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates that Canada has largely passed the peak of the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 fuelled wave, Canada’s high vaccination rates, lower hospitalization and death rates, as well as the availability and use of vaccine boosters (including new bivalent formulation), rapid tests, and treatments for COVID-19.

 

Effective October 1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to:

 

• submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;
• provide proof of vaccination;
• undergo pre- or on-arrival testing;
• carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation;
• monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving to Canada.

 

Transport Canada is also removing existing travel requirements. As of October 1, 2022, travellers will no longer be required to:

• undergo health checks for travel on air and rail; or
• wear masks on planes and trains.

 

Although the masking requirement is being lifted, all travellers are strongly recommended to wear high quality and well-fitted masks during their journeys.

 

Cruise measures are also being lifted, and travellers will no longer be required to have pre-board tests, be vaccinated, or use ArriveCAN. A set of guidelines will remain to protect passengers and crew, which will align with the approach used in the United States.

 

Individuals are reminded that they should not travel if they have symptoms of COVID-19. If travellers become sick while travelling, and are still sick when they arrive in Canada, they should inform a flight attendant, cruise staff, or a border services officer upon arrival. They may then be referred to a quarantine officer who will decide whether the traveller needs further medical assessment as COVID-19 remains one of many communicable diseases listed in the Quarantine Act.

 

The Government of Canada also reminds travellers to make informed decisions when considering travel outside of Canada to protect their health and safety. They are encouraged to review the travel health notices at https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories for more information on safe travel.

 

Canadians can continue to do their part to protect themselves and others, and reduce the spread of COVID-19, by getting vaccinated and boosted, using high quality and well-fitted masks where appropriate, self-isolating if they have symptoms and self-testing if they can.

Edited September 26, 2022 by CurlerRob
Typo

[LHT28]

"Individuals are reminded that they should not travel if they have symptoms of COVID-19. If travellers become sick while travelling, and are still sick when they arrive in Canada, they should inform a flight attendant, cruise staff, or a border services officer upon arrival. They may then be referred to a quarantine officer who will decide whether the traveller needs further medical assessment as COVID-19 remains one of many communicable diseases listed in the Quarantine Act."

 

Yeah like that is going to happen 🙄

People will just  get on the plane home

[msn123]

From Oceania today:

We have an important update to the travel requirements for voyages embarking to or from Canada.

 

Effective October 1, 2022, guests will no longer need to:

·         Submit travel plans via ArriveCAN

·         Provide proof of vaccination

·         Provide a negative Covid-19 test result or undergo embarkation day testing

These requirements affect Insignia’s October 1, October 11, and October 21 voyages.

 

[Redtravel]

Nice change. Unfortunately on our September cruise, we had to go through the ArrivCan stuff. It was a hassle getting it all done.  Luckily we didn’t get chosen for the random testing.  Even so, it was time consuming.  
However, Even though ArrivCan was a pain, it gave you a sense of safety and caution.  Just hope that without mandatory testing, people can avoid Covid. 
I will continue to self test before and after traveling.  

[marylovestotravel]

I've been informed that you can use ArriveCan for immigration services up to 72 hours before arrival in order to expedite processing at Canadian Border Services. Not earlier than that as the information is deleted at 72 hours.

 

Phil has told me there is a very explanatory video available.

 

Mia

Edited September 30, 2022 by marylovestotravel

[msn123]

You no longer need to do the ArriveCan!

[LHT28]

9 hours ago, marylovestotravel said:

I've been informed that you can use ArriveCan for immigration services up to 72 hours before arrival in order to expedite processing at Canadian Border Services. Not earlier than that as the information is deleted at 72 hours.

 

Phil has told me there is a very explanatory video available.

 

Mia

Yes it is now optional

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-to-remove-covid-19-border-and-travel-measures-effective-october-1.html

As of October 1, 2022, travellers who entered Canada in the 14 days prior to October 1, 2022, will not be required to complete the remainder of their quarantine or isolation, or complete their testing requirements.

While travellers will no longer have to submit their quarantine and vaccination information through ArriveCAN, they can continue to use the optional Advance Declaration feature in ArriveCAN (free as a mobile app or on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website) to save time at the airport by submitting their customs and immigration declaration in advance of arrival.

This feature is currently available to travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, or Montréal-Trudeau international airports and will expand to the Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ottawa, Québec City, and Halifax international airports in the coming months.

[WESTEAST]

9 hours ago, marylovestotravel said:

I've been informed that you can use ArriveCan for immigration services up to 72 hours before arrival in order to expedite processing at Canadian Border Services. Not earlier than that as the information is deleted at 72 hours.

 

Phil has told me there is a very explanatory video available.

 

Mia

We used the Advance CBSA Declaration feature within ArriveCAN app and it was very easy and did facilitate our process arriving in Vancouver from the USA. Easy to follow and took only a few minutes - you had to scan your passport at the kiosk upon arrival in Canada and were asked if there were any changes to your Declaration. Had photo identification with passport and then a receipt was issued which we handed to CBSA when leaving. Will do in the future as found it efficient.

[CurlerRob]

On 9/27/2022 at 2:27 PM, msn123 said:

From Oceania today:

We have an important update to the travel requirements for voyages embarking to or from Canada.

 

Effective October 1, 2022, guests will no longer need to:

·         Submit travel plans via ArriveCAN

·         Provide proof of vaccination

·         Provide a negative Covid-19 test result or undergo embarkation day testing

These requirements affect Insignia’s October 1, October 11, and October 21 voyages.

 

Could you advise how you received this notification? We are on Insignia out of Montreal on October 31 and have received nothing to date. The O website SailSAFE protocols have not been updated since August 29th. Thanks! 🍺🥌

[LHT28]

4 hours ago, CurlerRob said:

Could you advise how you received this notification? We are on Insignia out of Montreal on October 31 and have received nothing to date. The O website SailSAFE protocols have not been updated since August 29th. Thanks! 🍺🥌

You can still use  ARRIVECAN  when you return to Canada   for Customs/immigration

https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html

 

Maybe  O will update  the website before your cruise 😉

 

[netpj]

11 hours ago, CurlerRob said:

Could you advise how you received this notification? We are on Insignia out of Montreal on October 31 and have received nothing to date. The O website SailSAFE protocols have not been updated since August 29th. Thanks! 🍺🥌

We received this from Oceania by email; however, it does not refer to your sailing on Oct. 31.  EMBARKATION REQUIREMENTS – VACCINATION & SAFETY

Dear Valued Guests and Travel Advisors,   We have an important update to the travel requirements for voyages embarking to oWer from Canada.   Effective October 1, 2022, guests will no longer need to: Submit travel plans via ArriveCAN Provide proof of vaccination Provide a negative Covid-19 test result or undergo embarkation day testing These requirements affect Insignia’s October 1, October 11, and October 21 voyages.

[CurlerRob]

29 minutes ago, netpj said:

We received this from Oceania by email; however, it does not refer to your sailing on Oct. 31.  EMBARKATION REQUIREMENTS – VACCINATION & SAFETY

Dear Valued Guests and Travel Advisors,   We have an important update to the travel requirements for voyages embarking to oWer from Canada.   Effective October 1, 2022, guests will no longer need to: Submit travel plans via ArriveCAN Provide proof of vaccination Provide a negative Covid-19 test result or undergo embarkation day testing These requirements affect Insignia’s October 1, October 11, and October 21 voyages.

 

Thank you - we may get one shortly, or O may update their site. 🍺🥌