Destination Canada Business Events wants to ensure you travel with ease while visiting Canada. We have put health and safety measures in place so that you can focus on your experience onsite with us. Below outlines some details of what to expect with Covid-19 measures in place.

**Due to the changing rules and policies surrounding Covid-19, we will do our best to update this page as Newfoundland and Labrador Public Health Guidelines adapt.**

 

PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL AT INNOVATE CANADA: 

ArriveCAN: Prior to your arrival you will be asked to provide proof of Government Identification with ArriveCAN. 

For a list of vaccines approved by Health Canada, please see the link HERE.  Please note you do not require proof of a negative test before traveling to Canada.

As Covid-19 requirements are constantly changing, please check the Government of Canada's Covid-19 website for all of the most up to date information regarding travel and entry into Canada. 

Proof of vaccination will be provided to venues you will be attending during Innovate Canada 2022 in advance so that your experience onsite will be as seamless as possible.

Please ensure that you check your airline’s requirements on testing and vaccination prior to your departure.

YOUR VISIT

Face Mask: While masking mandates are no longer active, we strongly encourage you to wear a face covering while indoors when social distancing is not possible.

Social Distancing: Furniture throughout the public areas has been rearranged to facilitate social distancing. Where possible guests are asked to remain 6 feet apart. All guests of Innovate Canada will also be given a stoplight color sticker to place on their attendee badge. There will be three colours to choose from, each one signifying the guest's chosen comfort level of being approached. Green – Ready for a handshake, Yellow – elbows only, Red - I prefer my distance. We would ask all guests to respect each others' colour choices.

Hand Sanitizing: Hand Sanitizing Stations have been placed in high traffic areas throughout the hotels, meeting spaces and venues. Guests may be asked to sanitize regularly.

For current Covid-19 restrictions in Newfoundland and Labrador, the most up to date information can be found on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's website HERE. More information about Covid-19 and Newfoundland and Labrador can be found HERE. 

DEPARTURE

Covid-19 Testing: Should you require a Covid-19 test prior to your departure to return to your originating destination, Destination Canada Business Events will provide a free of charge Covid-19 PCR test and/or Antigen test; based on the requirement of your arriving location. Please refer to your individual schedule for this testing appointment. COVID-19 Boarding flights, trains and cruise ships in Canada.  As of June 12, 2022, the United States no longer requires proof of a negative test prior to departure.

 

 

We kindly ask that all Innovate Canada 2022 attendees adhere to all Public Health Guidelines at all times.