Trent Safe Arrival Protocol

An Introduction:

Disclaimer:

As immigration regulations and public health regulations evolve, this information is subject to change. The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.

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• Who do I contact about Safe Arrival?
• Can I arrive in Canada?
• Latest updates
• What are my next steps?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I contact about Safe Arrival?

Email our Safe Arrival and Quarantine Support Team at safearrival@trentu.ca

Safe Arrival Webinars​:
9:00-10:00am ET Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 7, Apr 14, Apr 21  Register here

Can I arrive in Canada?

International students can come to Canada provided they are attending a Designated Learning Institution with a Government of Canada approved COVID-19 Readiness Plan and have a valid study permit (or have been approved by one and have a Letter of Introduction). We recommend arriving no more than 4-6 weeks prior to the start of your next enrolled term. 
 

Latest Updates (last updated April 1, 2022):

Effective April 25, 2022, at 00:01:00 EDT, the following easing of border measures will come into effect:

• Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 5-11 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian or tutor will no longer be required to complete a pre-entry COVID-19 test for entry to Canada. Pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers 12 and older who are currently eligible to travel to Canada. Children under 5 years of age are not required to provide a COVID-19 test result.
• Additionally, all fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to provide a quarantine plan upon entry. This requirement will also be removed for children aged 5-11 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian, or tutor and travellers with a medical contraindication to a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Furthermore, fully vaccinated travellers arriving to Canada on or after April 25, 2022, will no longer be federally required to do the following for 14 days after arriving:
  • mask while in public spaces;
  • monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms;
  • quarantine if another traveller in the same travel group exhibits signs or symptoms or tests positive; and
  • maintain a list of close contacts and locations visited.
• All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, must also continue to wear a mask throughout their entire travel journey

All travellers are still required to use ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website) to provide mandatory travel information within 72 hours of their arrival to Canada and/or before boarding a plane or cruise ship destined for Canada, including:

• contact and travel information, and
• vaccination information and proof of vaccination (if applicable).

Fully vaccinated travellers who do not submit their information into ArriveCAN:

• won't be eligible for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption (i.e., they may have to submit a pre-entry test result and suitable quarantine plan, quarantine and undergo testing in Canada);
• may face additional delays at the border for public health questioning; and
• may be subject to fines or other enforcement action.

While some federal requirements are being lifted for certain eligible travellers, all travellers entering Canada by air, land or water must adhere to the federal requirements along with those outlined by their province or territory.

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What are my next steps?

Arriving travellers deemed fully-vaccinated must:

• Follow Government of Canada checklist for fully-vaccinated travellers
• Complete the Trent University Safe Arrival Survey to determine your entry eligibility and ensure you are prepared for arrival
• Bring your valid study permit (or proof of the approval called a Port-of-Entry Letter of Introduction)
• Bring valid Letter of Acceptance from Trent (new students) or obtain a Letter of Enrollment if yours has expired 
• Have a valid entry visa (if applicable)
• Bring proof that you have enough money to support yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada (new students)
• Submit travel plans and vaccination record to ArriveCAN
• We recommend arriving no more than 4-6 weeks prior to the start of your next enrolled term

Arriving travellers 18 years or older must qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to enter Canada. Determine if you can arrive in Canada unvaccinated.

Arriving travellers 17 years and younger and are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated or not vaccinated by an approved vaccine: You must follow the Government of Canada checklist for pre-entry testing and quarantine requirements and submit quarantine plan to Trent University for approval. If this describes you, please identify yourself to our Safe Arrival team at safearrival@trentu.ca and we can support with next steps. 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jump to:

• What is Trent University’s COVID-19 Readiness Plan? 
• What is a suitable place of quarantine? 
• Vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada for the purpose of travel to and within Canada
• How do I make a quarantine plan?
• How do I obtain a Canadian SIM while in quarantine? 
• What do I do if I develop COVID-19 symptoms? 
• What will my health insurance cover?  
• Are vaccinations a Canadian entry requirement?
• Will I require full vaccination to live on-campus?
• If I obtain a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, will it be covered under my health insurance?
• Do I require a vaccination record?

What is Trent University’s COVID-19 Readiness Plan? 

The Trent Safe Arrival Protocol is Trent University’s Readiness Plan. 

To be able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must have a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by their province or territory that:

• protects the health and safety of all students and the surrounding community 
• describes how they will manage the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for international students, including arrangements for transportation to the students’ quarantine location 
• provides information and support to international students about 
• how they can get the items they need for their quarantine, like food and medications 
• health insurance 
• remaining healthy while in Canada 

   

What is a suitable place of quarantine? 

For more information, you can refer to the Government of Canada webpage on Quarantine and Isolation and Public Health's instructions on how to quarantine. 

Vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada for the purpose of travel to and within Canada:

Please visit the Government of Canada website for the most up to date information.

• AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD (ChAdOx1-S, Vaxzevria, AZD1222)
• Bharat Biotech (Covaxin, BBV152 A, B, C)
• Janssen/Johnson & Johnson
• Moderna (mRNA-1273)
• Novavax (NVX-COV2373, Nuvaxovid, Covovax)
• Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty, tozinameran, BNT162b2) including for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Sinopharm BIBP (BBIBP-CorV)
• Sinovac (CoronaVac, PiCoVacc)

To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must have received, at least 14 calendar days by the day you travel:

• at least 2 doses of a vaccine accepted by the Government of Canada for the purpose of travel
• or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines
• or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine

How do I make a quarantine plan?

Before submitting your plan to us, we recommend using the Government of Canada’s “assessing your quarantine plan” tool to ensure it meets all requirements.  You will be required to present the plan to a Canadian Border Services Agent. Be prepared to explain your plan in detail.

Your quarantine plan needs to include: who/what/where/when and how​

• Where will you be staying?​
• When will you be staying there?​
• Who will be staying with you? ​
• What will you do to ensure you will not come in contact with those who did not travel with you?​
• How will you obtain the necessities of life without leaving your place of quarantine?

How Do I Get a Canadian SIM While in Quarantine? 

It’s important to have access to a phone while in quarantine. Should you have an emergency or fall ill, you need to be able to access a phone to call 911.  Toronto Pearson Airport has a cell provider booth, Chatr Mobile, that you can visit and buy a local SIM card or phone, during business hours. 

What do I do if I develop COVID-19 symptoms? 

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, please see the Government of Canada’s instructions for symptoms and treatment of COVID-19.  

If your symptoms are mild, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 to speak with a health professional.  If your symptoms are severe, call 911. 

Inform the Trent Safe Arrival Support Team by email safearrival@trentu.ca so we can support you. 

What will my health insurance cover?  

Here is an overview of what your student health insurance will cover, however, please visit our health insurance webpage for comprehensive information.

Are vaccinations a Canadian entry requirement?

As of January 14, 2022, all incoming travellers are required to be fully-vaccinated by a Health Canada Approved Vaccine or a World Health Organization Approved Vaccine.

Will I require full vaccination to live on-campus?

Yes, vaccination is a requirement to live on campus. If you have not been able to be fully-vaccinated prior to move-in, please contact Housing to make a temporary accommodation. If you have questions about this requirement, please email housing@trentu.ca

If I obtain a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, will it be covered under my health insurance?

The cost of an in-Canada vaccination is covered by the Ministry of Health in Canada.  In the event that you can only receive the first dose before arriving, be assured that you will be able to receive a second dose in Canada, as per Health Canada's guidelines.

Do I require a vaccination record?

If you have been vaccinated, be sure to keep your proof of vaccination with your passport and immigration documents, as you may be asked to provide it in the future.