? about Canadians crossing to US

[johnsontrio]

Yes I have read the government websites but they give so many different circumstances my head is spinning.

If you a Canadian citizen and cross the border to the US are you required to be vaccinated in order to regain entry back into Canada? If so, are there any ways around this?

Have there been recent reports of being forced to quarantine for 2 weeks upon returning for those that are vaccinated and have a negative test? It's my understanding that you have to have a negative test in order to go back and I am aware of the testing they accept.

I have personal situation here and feel like I'm getting the run around from the involved party. Thanks in advance!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Yes I have read the government websites but they give so many different circumstances my head is spinning.

If you a Canadian citizen and cross the border to the US are you required to be vaccinated in order to regain entry back into Canada? If so, are there any ways around this?

Have there been recent reports of being forced to quarantine for 2 weeks upon returning for those that are vaccinated and have a negative test? It's my understanding that you have to have a negative test in order to go back and I am aware of the testing they accept.

I have personal situation here and feel like I'm getting the run around from the involved party. Thanks in advance!

Don't know about going back to Canada, but to enter the US currently vaccination is required (effective Jan 23, 2022).

Those wishing to enter the U.S., whether for essential or non-essential reasons, will need to show proof of vaccination. A COVID-19 test is not required.


The changes do not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents or U.S. nationals.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/canadi...inated-to-cross-the-u-s-land-border-1.5751101

 

[CdnCarrie]

Of course you’re allowed back in! Why would they not let you back in?
You do need a negative pcr test taken within 72 hours of crossing back into Canada.
There is a sticky thread on the Canadian forum with all this information.

 

[johnsontrio]

Don't know about going back to Canada, but to enter the US currently vaccination is required (effective Jan 23, 2022).

Those wishing to enter the U.S., whether for essential or non-essential reasons, will need to show proof of vaccination. A COVID-19 test is not required.
That could be a big part of the issue here but with all the talking in circles, not sure what the real barriers are.

The changes do not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents or U.S. nationals.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/canadi...inated-to-cross-the-u-s-land-border-1.5751101

Of course you’re allowed back in! Why would they not let you back in?
You do need a negative pcr test taken within 72 hours of crossing back into Canada.
There is a sticky thread on the Canadian forum with all this information.

I read the sticking titled Travel to Orlando if that is what you are referring to. In this case, the parties involved would cross to the US midday and then back to Canada early the next morning. So it becomes confusing, would they be able to cross both ways with one test? Or would they need to be tested once in Canada and then once in the US? It won’t change the outcome, I’m just trying to figure out what the “real” issue is.

 

[johnsontrio]

Double post

 

[CdnCarrie]

I believe trips shorter than 24 hours do not require a test.

 

[CdnCarrie]

The federal government announced Friday that Canadians travelling abroad for less than 72 hours won't have to take a COVID-19 test when re-entering Canada starting Nov. 30.

 

[SirDuff]

The federal government announced Friday that Canadians travelling abroad for less than 72 hours won't have to take a COVID-19 test when re-entering Canada starting Nov. 30.

That is old (that “Friday” mentioned was in November”and was removed in mid-December. Everyone needs a test to come back, even short trips.

https://ca.travelpulse.com/news/imp...ort-trips-encourages-travellers-to-cancel.amp
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/t...-travellers-entering-canada#pre-entry-testing

 

[prairie_girl]

OP, as a fellow Canadian, please do not try and find a loophole. You are free to travel, but must follow current policies for that privilege.

 

[lanejudy]

If you a Canadian citizen and cross the border to the US are you required to be vaccinated in order to regain entry back into Canada?

Returning to Canada is really a moot point because you won't be allowed into the US without proof of vaccination. This is true for entry by air, land or sea/ferry

For land and ferry:
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29...enter-us-land-ports-entry-and-ferry-terminals

For air:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html

 

[ronandannette]

OP, as a fellow Canadian, please do not try and find a loophole. You are free to travel, but must follow current policies for that privilege.

I agree with this part because I am a rule follower at heart BUT freedom of movement is not a privilege.

 

[prairie_girl]

I agree with this part because I am a rule follower at heart BUT freedom of movement is not a privilege.

You're right about movement not being a privilege, I couldn't think of the right word.

 

[johnsontrio]

OP, as a fellow Canadian, please do not try and find a loophole. You are free to travel, but must follow current policies for that privilege.

For clarification, I am not the one that needs to travel. My DD has been engaged for 2+ years and her wedding is coming up in several weeks after being postponed from last March. We signed a contract with a band based out of Canada and have been in touch through out COVID and updated them with the date change.

I called the band leader Wednesday to update him on music selection and he informed me that it didn't look like they were going to be able to cross the border to perform in March. He cited the Canadian government and referenced some trucker protest against mandates to Ottawa.He said he had hoped things "would loosen up" by our date.

He also mentioned they crossed to the US in October 2020 (before vaccines) and when they returned home had to quarantine for 2 weeks. It's also apparent that the band has not performed anywhere since October 2020, as the vocalists and the horns are in the US, while the core of the band is US based. So riddle me this, who wants a band that hasn't played together in a year and a half??

He states he is not in any position to refund my deposit and I'm sure trying to recover them from another country is not worth my time. I felt like I did due diligence, they were performing in the big casinos here and were well respected.

Luckily, her date is not in big demand as it's in the middle of Lent and I have a couple of possibilities I am looking at. Every band I am calling is getting this same call from other brides.

P.S. I'm a nurse and by nature, a rule follower!

 

[kymom99]

Hire a DJ

 

[tvguy]

He states he is not in any position to refund my deposit and I'm sure trying to recover them from another country is not worth my time. I felt like I did due diligence, they were performing in the big casinos here and were well respected.

Pitch it to Judge Judy, People's Court or Hot Bench on their website. You might get a free trip to appear, and your money back because they HAVE to refund your money if the pandemic or it's protocols prompted their cancellation.

 

[ronandannette]

Pitch it to Judge Judy, People's Court or Hot Bench on their website. You might get a free trip to appear, and your money back because they HAVE to refund your money if the pandemic or it's protocols prompted their cancellation.

Says who? I can assure you when my epic cruise and land tour of the UK originally booked for May of 2020, fell apart, there were several service providers that although their services were not available and their border closed, would provide a future credit only. Her right to a refund will depend solely on the contract she signed.

 

[White Cat]

Pitch it to Judge Judy, People's Court or Hot Bench on their website. You might get a free trip to appear, and your money back because they HAVE to refund your money if the pandemic or it's protocols prompted their cancellation.

That’s not true. In this case.

 

[tvguy]

That’s not true. In this case.

About one third of the Judge shows cases right now are like this, and the Judges all have been ruling the money must be refunded.

 

[tvguy]

Says who? I can assure you when my epic cruise and land tour of the UK originally booked for May of 2020, fell apart, there were several service providers that although their services were not available and their border closed, would provide a future credit only. Her right to a refund will depend solely on the contract she signed.

If you paid for a service, and they can't provide it in the U.S. they certainly can ask you if you want a future credit, but you have a right to a refund. If you paid for it on a credit card, and they balked, the credit card company would refund your money no questions asked. They can't provide the service as contracted, they have to refund the money.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/chan...t cases, when you,entitled to your money back.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/19/los...e-to-covid-19-how-to-get-your-money-back.html

 

[ronandannette]

If you paid for a service, and they can't provide it in the U.S. they certainly can ask you if you want a future credit, but you have a right to a refund. If you paid for it on a credit card, and they balked, the credit card company would refund your money no questions asked. They can't provide the service as contracted, they have to refund the money.

You seem to assume there are some universal laws of consumer protection at play. That's not the case. The OP booked a service from a Canadian provider and who knows what the terms of her contract were. Heck, here in Canada the major airlines and package tour providers didn't even offer refunds (only credits) because there was no law/regulation compelling them to do so. Pop on over the the Canadian Community board and check out the scores of people discussing how to finally get all their (unwelcome) travel credits used up.