Canadians are eyeing moves to these cities for more affordable housing
Faced with elevated housing prices, half of Canadians in the country's largest cities are considering moving to places with more affordable housing.
The federal government will be lifting vaccine mandates for air travel as of June 20, allowing unvaccinated travellers to fly for the first time since October 2021.
But not all destinations are accessible to unvaccinated travellers, as some countries, such as the United States and Australia, still require foreign tourists to present proof of being fully vaccinated.
Other countries may impose quarantine or testing requirements for unvaccinated tourists. Canada also requires unvaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning home to quarantine for 14 days and have a pre-entry COVID-19 test result, followed by tests on arrival.
Here are some countries that have opened their doors to unvaccinated tourists:
Testing required? No
In March, the U.K. lifted all of its COVID-19 measures at the border, being one of the earliest countries to do so. Unvaccinated travellers can visit the U.K. without needing to quarantine, take a COVID-19 test or face any other restrictions.
Testing required? No
Italy's vaccine mandate for foreign and EU travellers was lifted as of June 1. Unvaccinated travellers no longer have to quarantine or show proof of a COVID-19 test.
Testing required? Yes (PCR or antigen tests)
While travel restrictions were eased in February, unvaccinated Canadians visiting France still need to provide proof of a negative test taken prior to arrival. The test must be a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken 48 hours prior.
Canada is on the list of "green" countries, which the French government defines as countries where "no active circulation of the virus is observed and no variants of concern are identified." Travellers arriving in from an "orange" country, or a country not on the "green" list, must present a "compelling reason to justify the need to come to France" and may be subject to a random test upon arrival.
Testing required? No
Germany lifted all of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11. However, all travellers from countries classified by the German government as "virus variant area" will be required to take a PCR test prior to entry and quarantine for 14 days. But as of June 16, no countries are designated as such.
Testing required? Yes
All travellers, regardless of vaccine status or citizenship, are required to submit proof of a PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight departure. Upon arrival, those visiting Japan from Canada and other countries designated as "blue" won't need to quarantine. However, unvaccinated visitors from "red" or "yellow" countries may need to quarantine three to seven days and take another COVId-19 test upon arrival.
Testing required? Yes (PCR tests only)
Unvaccinated travellers are welcome, but as of February, travellers without a vaccine certificate are required to upload proof of a PCR test taken 72 hours prior to boarding the flight. Upon arrival, travellers may be subject to random COVID-19 testing.
Testing required? No
There are no vaccine mandates for Canadians wishing to vacation in Cuba and unvaccinated travellers won't need to provide proof of a COVID-19 test or quarantine. However, travellers to Cuba must also complete an online health declaration form prior to entry, similar to the ArriveCan app for travellers entering Canada.
Testing required? No
There are no testing or quarantine requirements for unvaccinated Canadian travellers visiting Mexico. Mexico previously required inbound travellers to fill out a health declaration form, but this requirement was removed back in March.
Testing required? No, but those who test are exempt from random testing
Travellers from Canada hoping to hit the beaches of Punta Cana won't need to show a proof of vaccine or proof of a COVID-19 test, but they may be randomly selected to undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival. However, if you have proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test taken 72 hours before arrival, you can be exempted from the random test.
Testing required? No
In April, Jamaica dropped its testing requirements at the border as well as its indoor mask mandate. Jamaica has also never required travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Testing required? Yes (PCR or antigen tests)
Unvaccinated travellers will need to obtain proof of a PCR test taken 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to The Bahamas. But starting June 19, unvaccinated travellers will also be able to use a cheaper rapid antigen test.
The country had also required unvaccinated individuals travelling between the Bahamian islands to take a COVID-19 test before embarking, but this requirement was dropped in April. Travellers as of June 19 will also no longer need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa in order to enter the country.
Faced with elevated housing prices, half of Canadians in the country's largest cities are considering moving to places with more affordable housing.
Liberal parliamentarians are criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over a new video in which he promotes the idea that some Canadians are 'fleeing' Canada to live in Nicaragua because they can't afford a house in this country.
Car manufacturer Nissan has issued a do-not-drive warning for some older vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators, due to the risk of explosion during a crash.
A group of prominent former politicians and current academics is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change his tone on the possibility of arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders.
An infant has died and three others, including another child, were taken to hospital following an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday.
Canada's announcement of an $11.2-billion contract to improve training platforms for the military is getting a lukewarm reception at the country's largest defence trade show, as allies and military industry companies want to see more investment from the federal government.
Canadian figure-skating icon Tessa Virtue is expecting her first child, she revealed via social media Tuesday.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's housing bill has been defeated in the House of Commons with the Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois voting against the legislation.
Police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from a main intersection at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver on Wednesday.
The president of Covered Bridge Chips in New Brunswick is hoping to have his factory rebuilt for late 2025 following a devastating fire last year.
Students and staff at Winnipeg’s Westwood Collegiate had a unique problem to solve this month; how do you lead ducks to water from the school’s courtyard when 12 of them can’t fly yet?
Debby Lorinczy remembers her father as an amazing person and as a man who also made an amazing discovery.
Abigail Strate is a member of the Canadian national ski jumping team and an Olympic bronze medallist. She's also a certified beekeeper.
It's been a long time coming, but one Oilers superfan is hoping this will be the year he gets to touch up his massive Stanley Cup back tattoo.
A man's daring rescue of a newborn wild foal that was trapped after falling down a steep embankment was caught on video over the weekend.
A Winnipeg pinball wizard is heading to the granddaddy of them all – the IFPA World Pinball Championship.
It’s the chance of a lifetime for a group of Ottawa athletes who are getting ready to represent Team Canada at the World Junior Ultimate championships in the United Kingdom.
Parishioners at Holy Trinity Anglican Church are praying for a monetary miracle, as their historic place of worship could collapse at any moment.