People entering Canada will no longer need PCR test starting today, among other eased restrictions

Starting Monday, PCR tests are no longer required for people to get into Canada.

Travelers are now able to use a cheaper and quicker antigen test, as long as it is taken at a healthcare facility. The antigen test has to be taken a day before entering the border or getting onto a flight.

The government says people will still be randomly selected for PCR testing, but will no longer have to quarantine while waiting for their results.

This one of several federal travel restrictions that are easing today. The government is also easing its advisory recommending Canadians to avoid non-essential travel.

It is also lifting restrictions on unvaccinated children younger than 12 travelling with vaccinated adults. Unvaccinated travelers will still be required to be tested on arrival into Canada and must quarantine for 14 days.

As of Monday, all Canadian airports that normally receive international flights will once again be able to do so. Previously, only 18 accepted international arrivals.