ArriveCan

Toronto-based development company TribalScale successfully created a clone of the federal government's ArriveCAN app over the weekend

Dan from Lazer Technologies built an ArriveCAN clone in less than two days to prove that it should not have cost Canadian taxpayers $54 million

Two Canadian tech companies want to demonstrate that the ArriveCAN app could have been built for a fraction of the $54 million the government spent on it

The federal government recently halted the mandatory use of its ArriveCAN app for travellers arriving in Canada, along with easing other COVID-19 measures. The app was criticized by the travel industry and also border officials for causing a decline in travel and also delays at airports. But now that the app’s requirement has been axed,...

The federal government announced yesterday the ArriveCAN app and other COVID-19 border measures would be removed, starting October 1, 2022. The ArriveCAN app was required for travellers arriving in Canada, to input their customs declaration and vaccination status. The government’s website regarding ArriveCAN still states, "If you don’t submit your travel information and proof of...

The federal government announced on Monday the removal of various COVID-19 restrictions, which includes the requirement of the ArriveCAN app upon entry into Canada. Confirming last week’s reports, Health Canada says as of October 1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly agreed to not renew Canada's ArriveCAN app and vaccination mandates when they expire on September 30.

According to unnamed sources speaking with CTV News, the federal government plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions by the end of September, which includes dropping the ArriveCAN app requirement. CTV News says vaccination requirements, random COVID-19 testing and ArriveCAN app usage are set to end by month’s end. The app has been criticized for causing delays...

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons brought up several financial and accessibility concerns regarding the ArriveCAN app for older citizens.

The action was filed in Federal Court by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms on behalf of 11 Canadians, including some who have been fined.

Omar Alghabra told the House of Commons transport committee that "there is no evidence whatsoever" of ArriveCAN causing problems at borders.

A coalition of Chambers of Commerce is calling on the federal government to scrap the ArriveCan app requirements for travelers crossing the border.