Suspension of University-sponsored Travel

Covid 19

Travel suspension reminder

University-sponsored travel continues to be suspended until further notice. Deans and unit heads (AVP level or above) may grant exemptions for mission-critical, time-sensitive activities within Canada, as well as select international activities.  

Please see link below for more details.

McGill Directives
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COVID-19 Updates

New requirements for travel to/from Canada

Rules for entering and flying out of/within Canada (both by flight and land border), COVID-19 testing, vaccination & quarantine requirements are frequently being updated by the Canadian Government. 

Please check the links below regularly for the latest news and developments, as the situation is continually evolving.

Canada Information
Quebec Information
McGill Information

Airline Policies COVID-19

 Please click on the links below to see the most up to date and detailed airline policies. This information is also likely to change depending on rapidly-evolving circumstances.

Air Canada
Air France
British Airways
Delta
KLM
Porter
Turkish Airlines
West Jet
McGill.CA / Travel Services / Transportation

Book Train

Passengers who choose to change their travel plan due to COVID-19 will be accommodated. For maximum flexibility, passengers can cancel or modify their reservation at any time prior to departure during the month of March and April and receive a full refund in addition to not incurring any service charges, regardless of when they purchased their ticket. This includes all travel up to and including April 30, 2020, as well as any travel after April 30, 2020, if their outbound train is on or before April 30, 2020.

The most recent updates are available on ViaRail's website.

Website

 

 

VIA Rail agreement for train travel throughout Canada

Valid for leisure travel too - Travel with as many as three other passengers

 

UP Express transportation to/from Pearson Airport and downtown Toronto - ONLY $9.25 one way

 

Other stops/fares are available:

 

  • Valid for leisure travel

  • $4.71 one way to/from Union and Bloor + Bloor and Weston + Weston and Pearson

  • $5.02 one way to/from Bloor and Pearson + Weston and Union

 

 

University Travel Registration Form for Faculty and Staff

It is imperative that you register your travel information using the on-line University Travel Registration form for Faculty and Staff. If you are not already logged in, you will be required to log-in for access.

 

Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on travel health risks and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the Travel website of Canada each time before you book your travels. Under Travel Health Notices the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

 

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