April 1, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Requirements are Officially Lifted for Most Travellers Entering Canada
As of today, April 1, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer be required to take a pre-entry COVID-19 test. Travellers must still use the ArriveCAN app within 72 hours before arrival into Canada.  

Pre-entry testing is still required for unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children 5 years of age or older, even if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult. Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status. 

Randomized, mandatory COVID-19 testing is still in place, regardless of vaccination status, however, those who are randomly selected for testing will not have to isolate while they wait for their results. 
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES CAN HIRE UKRAINIAN JOB SEEKERS THROUGH JOB BANK
The Government of Canada has created a process for employers interested in hiring Ukrainian nationals arriving in Canada. Interested employers can create an employer file on the federal Job Bank and upload job postings, indicating that they are for Ukrainian nationals. Community groups can express their interest in being involved in the recruitment and support process.
MAKE LOCAL SOURCING WORK FOR YOU
The Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA), in partnership with OTEC, has created a brand-new, free blended suite of online and instructor-led training program for hospitality businesses to better leverage the power of food tourism in Ontario. Food tourism is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism and a powerful driver for sustainable economic development in our region and beyond. Restaurants are an important part of the tourism industry in Ontario. Learn how local sourcing, storytelling and partnership can help grow your business and attract more people to Ontario.