From 1 October, all testing, quarantine and isolation requirements will cease for all arrivals, regardless of their citizenship and vaccination status.

Transport Canada is also removing its travel requirements, meaning travellers will no longer have to wear masks on trains and aircraft, although they continue to be recommended.

Cruise passengers, meanwhile, will no longer be required to undergo pre-boarding tests, be vaccinated or use the ArriveCAN app.

The Canadian government confirmed the decision to ease its Covid rules on Monday (26 September), citing the latest evidence and available data on Covid-19, which it said suggested Canada had "largely passed" the peak of the Omicron wave, as well as "operational considerations" and the epidemiological situation both in Canada and internationally.

In addition, the government pinned its decision on Canada’s high rate of vaccine uptake, lower rates of hospitalisation and death, and the availability of Covid booster jabs, rapid tests and treatments.

From 1 October, 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
• undergo health checks for travel on air and rail; or
• wear masks on planes and trains

On cruise, the government added: "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."