- New mandatory public health measures in effect April 6.
- Get vaccinated: Everyone 40+. Many 16+ with health conditions. Walk-ins for AstraZeneca.
International travel
Departures
An official global travel advisory remains in effect. Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.
- The Canada/U.S. border remains closed to non-essential travel.
- Some essential service workers are exempt from travel restrictions if they have no symptoms.
Arrivals
New federal requirements for all travellers returning from outside of Canada
On February 22, new federal requirements, including mandatory border testing and hotel quarantine, will come into effect for international travellers.
Learn more about Canada’s additional restrictions on international travel.
Travellers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (via either paper or electronic proof of result) to the airline before boarding a flight to Canada or at the border if entering at the Coutts crossing.
Regardless of whether you arrive at the Calgary International Airport or via the Coutts land-border crossing, all non-exempt travellers returning to or entering Alberta from outside Canada are legally required to follow federal travel restrictions and must comply with the following steps.
Travel within Canada
Outside Alberta
Travellers to other provinces or territories may be subject to additional restrictions and health measures at their final destination. Please check with local authorities before leaving Alberta.
Inside Alberta
If you must travel:
- follow physical distancing and gathering restrictions
- take all necessary precautions to protect your health and the health of others
- download and use the mobile contact tracing app while out in public
Flights with confirmed cases
Recent passengers on domestic and international airlines should monitor the Government of Canada list of flights that have confirmed COVID-19 cases and follow instructions if affected.
- Check the federal list of affected flights.
- Passengers in affected seats must monitor their symptoms for 14 days.
- If symptoms develop:
- isolate for at least 10 additional days from the beginning of symptoms or until feeling well, whichever takes longer
- take the online assessment to get tested
Industry exemptions
Travel restriction exemptions are available for specific sectors to download and use. If your industry is not represented, exemptions are assessed on a case-by-case basis using a submission checklist (PDF, 48 KB) that outlines the required information for efficient reviews.
At this time, the following professions have approved exemptions:
- pilots
- flight attendants
- commercial carriers
- select industry sectors
- approved worksites granted a Quality of Life exemption, which can be applied for through the case-by-case review process/submission checklist
Compassionate exemptions
The federal government has recently launched a compassionate exemption online application process for critical visitation, critical support and end of life ceremonies
Once you receive federal approval, you qualify for a provincial compassionate exemption. There are some requirements to follow in the exemption as well as information on how to use it.
There are two types of compassionate exemptions, one for critical and end of life visitation and one for attendance at a celebration of life or funeral.
- Compassionate exemption for the purposes of being present during the final moments of life for a loved one or to support someone who is critically ill.
- Attendance at a funeral service or end of life ceremony.
Enforcement
If you violate a public health order, you may be subject to a $1,000 fine. Additionally, you can be prosecuted for up to $100,000 for a first offense.
If you are concerned someone is not following public health orders, you can:
- remind them that not following orders is against the law and puts people at risk
- request service from AHS public health inspectors online or call 1-833-415-9179