Updated International Travel Guidance

On February 28th 2022, the Government of Canada lifted the world-wide advisory to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada. Given this change York will resume University sanctioned and sponsored travel effective immediately.   Though travel advisories have been lifted, please be advised that COVID-19 related restrictions continue to impact international travel and operations for our partner institutes. Everyone should […]

Revised Winter Travel Guidance

On December 15, 2021, the Government of Canada revised its travel guidelines for Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel. Further, as cases of the new Omicron variant continue to grow, other countries and regions are also changing their travel guidelines.   In general, all non-essential outbound travel should be limited or delayed wherever possible to promote the […]

Community Update #69 - International Travel Guidance

On October 21, 2021, the Government of Canada lifted its advisory for fully vaccinated Canadians to avoid all non-essential international travel. At this time, all unvaccinated travellers are still advised to continue avoiding non-essential travel to all destinations. All members of the York community including faculty, staff and students should follow this advisory to support the health and safety of our community.  Please be advised that […]

Travel Guidance for Summer 2021 & Fall 2021 Terms

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present many unknowns this year with respect to travel. With the emergence of variants of concern and the varying pace of global vaccination, the University is recommending that all non-essential outbound travel should be limited or delayed where possible. The following applies to all members of the York community, whether […]

Community Update #35 - Travel Guidance & Impact on International Outbound Programs for Summer & Fall Terms

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present many unknowns this year with respect to travel. With the emergency of variants of concern and the varying pace of global vaccination, at this time the University is recommending that all non-essential outbound travel should be limited or delayed where possible. If you do choose to travel, please do […]

Community Update #22 - Provincewide shutdown – What it means for York

As you may be aware, on Monday, December 21, the Ontario government announced a provincewide shutdown and additional measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19, that come into effect starting on Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). To provide clarity and ensure continuity over the holiday break and into the winter term, I wanted to […]

Community Update #2 - Travel Guidance Communications

Dear York Community, Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in international and national contexts, York University is providing an update to the travel guidance issued on April 14, 2020. What does this mean for you? International Mobility Programs for Students (Exchanges, Internships, Co-op & Other Programs) The University has made the difficult decision to cancel or […]