Information for Planners
Meet in Canada
Latest Update: The Government of Canada announced a series of adjustments to the current border measures, the most significant to date. Effective April 1, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers do not need to complete a pre-entry test (they may still be selected for random tests on arrival but are not required to quarantine). Read the full press release.
- For gathering restrictions by province click here
- For guidance for travellers coming from the US click here
- For guidance for travellers coming from outside of the US click here
- For a full list of resources for meeting planners click here
- For the Travel Wizard tool click here
- For the latest information on travel to Canada, please visit the Government of Canada website: https://lnkd.in/eTFsCGG
Helping You Plan
Gathering restrictions vary by jurisdiction across Canada. Use the table below to help guide your planning with information about the current restrictions in place, listed by province or territory. Make sure to check back regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Explore more by province and territory
Alberta
Mandatory mask requirements are lifted for public indoor spaces but are still required for people aged 13 and over on public transit throughout Alberta.
All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
Capacity limits have are removed; accommodations can resume regular operations.
All restrictions are lifted; restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
British Columbia
As of April 8: All restrictions are lifted.
Some businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
As of April 8: All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
Some businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask
All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of April 8: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Some restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination.
Manitoba
As of March 15: All regions in Manitoba are in the green (limited risk) response level.
All restrictions are lifted.
As of March 15: All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of March 15: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
New Brunswick
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Newfoundland and Labrador
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted.
Wearing a mask is strongly recommended in indoor public spaces but not required.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted for informal and formal gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of March 14: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Northwest Territories
As of April 1: All restrictions are lifted, including lifting of mask requirements.
Businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
As of April 1: All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations. Some public gatherings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
As of April 1: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of April 1: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations. Some eating and drinking establishments may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination.
Nova Scotia
As of March 21: Nova Scotia is in Phase 3 of its reopening plan.
Mandatory mask restrictions are lifted throughout Nova Scotia with exceptions for high-risk settings.
As of March 21: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.
While accommodations are not subject to proof of full vaccination, some businesses may still introduce their own vaccination requirements for guests.
As of March 21: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Nunavut
Masks are mandatory across Nunavut.
As of April 11: All restrictions are lifted, including mask requirements.
As of March 28: Gatherings in homes can have 1 household plus 15 additional people. Indoor public gatherings in community halls, conference spaces, and within government and Inuit organization facilities can have up to 100 people or 75% capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor gatherings have no restrictions.
As of April 11: All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings.
Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.
As of April 11: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of March 28: Restaurants and bars may operate to maximum 75% capacity. Singing and dancing is permitted.
As of April 11: All restrictions are lifted; restaurants and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Ontario
As of March 21: Mandatory mask restrictions are lifted in indoor public spaces throughout Ontario but are still required for specific indoor settings, including public transit.
Some businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask. Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace safety measures.
All restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
Some businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
All capacity restrictions are lifted; restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations but mask requirements remain in place.
Some restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination.
Prince Edward Island
As of April 6: Prince Edward Island is in Step 2 of its Moving On –Transition Plan to Living with COVID-19.
Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces for anyone aged 5 and older.
As of April 6: All capacity limits are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations but mask requirements remain in place.
Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.
As of March 17: Restaurants and licenced establishments can operate indoor seated service to maximum 75% capacity; establishments are required to maximize use of space to allow for as much physical distancing as possible. People must be seated to eat and drink; masks must be worn except when actively eating or drinking. Dancing with small social groups and masks is permitted.
Quebec
Masks are mandatory throughout Quebec in indoor public spaces and on public transit for anyone aged 10 and older.
As of March 12: A vaccine passport is no longer required to access businesses, events and venues.
As of March 12: A vaccine passport is no longer required to access businesses, events and venues.
All capacity limits are lifted for indoor and outdoor private and public gatherings venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations but mask requirements remain in place.
Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.
As of March 12: A vaccine passport is no longer required and all capacity limits and other restrictions are lifted. Eating and drinking establishments can resume regular operations but mask requirements remain in place.
Saskatchewan
All restrictions are lifted.
All restrictions are lifted for private and public gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations.
All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
All restrictions are lifted; restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licenced establishments can resume regular operations.
Yukon
As of March 18: All restrictions are lifted, including lifting of mask requirements, with exceptions for higher-risk settings.
Some businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
As of March 18: All restrictions are lifted for personal and organized gatherings; venues like conference centres and meeting spaces can resume regular operations. Some venues may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination and/or to wear a mask.
As of March 18: All restrictions are lifted; accommodations can resume regular operations.
As of March 18: All restrictions are lifted; eating and drinking establishments can resume regular operations. Some establishments may choose to continue to require patrons to show proof of vaccination.
Resources for Planners
Our industry is developing the tools needed to plan events safely.
- The Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable travel safety measures
- The Travel and Meetings Standards (TAMS) Taskforce travel safety measures
- Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) safety guidelines
- Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) national industry guidelines
- Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) Event Safety Alliance guidelines
- Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) Industry All Secure Standard
- Events Council Industry resources
- Global DMC partners health and sanitation standards
- Provincial and territorial reopening plans and other key resources
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