zrh2yvr

Report from arrival at the land border today (from Blaine immigration lawyer) was that he was turned back as they were not yet ready to process new arrivals. He did say the ArriveCan he used was not updated but the border did not help him to get the updated info so he was turned back. Perhaps it is a bit too dramatic and he could have made it work. Good luck tomorrow!!! Looking forward to a Tuesday night update.

under2100

I manually updated my app and entered a dummy booking to see the new format. I also noticed the vacc dropdown list and was pleased they are not distinguishing batch numbers of AZ like the EU (if yours has a Z in the middle, like 4120Z002, it's manufactured in India, not Europe, and as of now not accepted for travel in EU). I assumed the non-approved vaccs are there for future use, maybe indicating they may be added in the future. Or maybe it's so people can recognize the name of their vaccine instead of just guessing, as they are known by different names in different countries and people may just assume their vaccine X is the same as what is called vaccine Y in North America. My AZ is called Vaxzevria on my documentation, which I had never heard of before, but it appears on the list. Otherwise, I would be worried whether it was acceptable, since they take pains to emphasize the final OK to bypass quarantine is at the discretion of the interviewing officer.

Finkface

Updating the app doesn’t seem to work for everyone from various accounts. Had he uninstalled and reinstalled (that is what I had to do), he would have been able to upload his docs. I suspect that is why his vax status wasn’t accepted at the border. It is pretty clear that you must upload the docs prior to arrival or or you won’t be considered for quarantine exemption. Not sure how strict they will be on that once they get a few days/weeks under their belts, but for now, my guess is that is the reason he was turned away.

You may qualify for certain exemptions to quarantine and testing requirements if you:

• are eligible to enter Canada
• are asymptomatic
• meet the Government of Canada requirements of fully vaccinated travellers
• meet all other entry requirements, including entering your information in ArriveCAN before arrival

Youponder

Arrived today at YYZ. Border agents are definitely still in training mode but it went smoothly.

Showed digital proof of vaccination and ArriveCAN confirmation. Took the arrival test. That was it.

Seems they have some new checklist they need to complete and guards were consulting with a training officer on the details.

Flight and airport were practically empty so it’s not like throngs are pushing at the gates with this new change.

I was the only passenger getting the covid arrival test when I was there.

TheCanuckian

Some non-Canadian family members arriving today on compassionate grounds (to attend a funeral) were told they could enter, but would not be exempt from quarantine. They are fully-vaccinated, were able to show proof, and so on, but are still required to quarantine for 14 days, leaving only to attend the ceremony or leave the country.

sydneyracquelle

Lucky they switched the time from 11:59pm tonight to 24 hours earlier. Maybe that’s why it was so quiet.

yerffej201

so you don't have to quarantine?

EmailKid

Well, the new rule applies ONLY to Canadians / residents, so that sounds right. Though I am sympathetic to your family members if they were under the impression they would not have to quarantine. Were they able to skip the airport hotel?

That is the rule for CANADIANS / residents as of 12:01 a.m. who have been vaxxed and test negative.

TheCanuckian

I don't think that is the case. The rules are meant to apply to Canadians or to anyone who has a legitimate exemption such as the one they have.

jetplane86

Do you know if the arrival PCR test can be re-used for entry to the US?

under2100

That's not correct. I don't know about compassionate grounds entry, but the new rule certainly applies to NON-Canadian international students with visa at DLI. Of which I am one.

sydneyracquelle

I am pretty sure zero has changed re eligibility for entry. Just that no quarantine is necessary for fully vaccinated people who could get in last week and are the same people who can get in this week.

Youponder

I don’t see why not. So long as it within 3 days.

jetplane86

I'm just not sure if the test results are given in a formatted document suitable for travel. Does anyone have any real life experience with this?

Topcare

It is fully vaccinated canadians and permanent residents are exempt from quarantine.