Category: News Update

Ambassador David Cohen arrives in Canada

Department of State seal The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador-designate David L. Cohen. Upon presentation of his credentials to the Governor-General, he will formally begin his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Canada. Read the full announcement here.

Canada to drop negative PCR tests for quick cross-border trips

Lab technician holding swab collection kit,Coronavirus COVID-19 specimen collecting equipment,DNA nasal and oral swabbing for PCR polymerase chain reaction laboratory testing procedure and shipping  

The Canadian government will be lifting the PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers returning to Canada after short trips. The government announced it is dropping the negative PCR test requirement for Canadians returning from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours.

The policy change will cover both citizens and permanent residents. The new rules will come into effect on November 30.

Read more here.