Government Eases COVID-19 Border Testing Measures

Today, Honourable Ministers Jean Yves-Duclos, Omar Alghabra, and Randy Boissonnault announced that the federal government will be lifting the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement at the border for vaccinated travellers with at least two doses.

As of April 1, travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, though random PCR testing at the airport will remain in place for surveillance purposes. However, travellers selected for random PCR testing will not be required to isolate while they wait for their results. The ArriveCan app will be used for verification purposes.

Senate Inquiry Highlights the Nation-Building Value of Tourism

On November 18, 2025, Senator Karen Sorensen introduced Senate Inquiry No. 8: The nation-building value of tourism in Canada — drawing national attention to the critical role tourism plays in the Canadian economy and the communities it supports. Tourism is a $130 billion economic driver, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and sustaining businesses across every region of the country. Hot...

2025 Fall Workforce Report

The 2025 Fall Workforce Report is now available—exclusively for HAC members. Drawing on insights from 119 hotel operators across Canada, this edition highl...

HAC on the Road: Insights | Halifax, NS

Join us in Halifax/Dartmouth! The Hotel Association of Canada is excited to launch its new Regional Events Series, HAC on the Road: Insights, this fall in Ha...

HAC endorses Reimagining Immigration Policy Paper

HAC has endorsed the Reimagining Immigration policy paper, which outlines the Canadian International Workforce Program (CIWP)—a proposed immigration...

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