The Canadian government issued a statement on June 10, 2022, to provide an update on the progress being made by the Government and industry partners to reduce wait times at Canadian airports.
“The Government of Canada recognises the impact that significant wait times at some Canadian airports are having on travellers. We continue to work with airports, airlines, baggage handlers, and other partners to implement solutions to reduce delays as we approach the summer peak season.”
The random testing will be discontinued from Saturday and will resume “off-site” on July 1, the statement said.
“Today, the Government of Canada is also announcing that Mandatory randomised testing will be temporarily suspended at all airports between Saturday, June 11 and Thursday, June 30, 2022. Unvaccinated travellers will still be tested on-site. As of July 1, all testing, including for unvaccinated travellers, will be performed off-site.
The use of ArriveCAN before coming to the airport helps remove unnecessary delays. PHAC is adding additional staff on select days at airports to verify that travellers have completed their ArriveCAN submissions on arrival and further inform air travellers about the importance of the mandatory requirements. PHAC staff will assist travellers in completing ArriveCAN if they were unable to do so.
