Sunday, October 5, 2025
booked.net Call us at 613-908-9448
Eco-conscious : Print an issue, plant a tree! 

No products in the cart.

  • About
    • Contributors
    • Disclaimers
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Giving back
    • Mission Statement
    • Past Issues
    • Where to Find
    • Call us at 613-935-3763
The Seeker - Positively Local, Suporting Local
You could have reached 1,307 visitors today
  • Home
  • News
  • The Soapbox
  • Columnists
  • Events
  • Advertise!
    • Online
    • In Print
  • Puzzles
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
Seeker
No Result
View All Result

Duncan: Scrap ArriveCan App Immediately

The Seeker by The Seeker
June 17, 2022
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0


Local Member of Parliament Eric Duncan (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) is demanding the federal government immediately scrap the problem-ridden ArriveCan smartphone app process, along with the permanent removal of all federal travel restrictions and mandates.

“Our local constituency office has received countless calls and emails from constituents who are having horrendous experiences with the ArriveCan application,” said Duncan. “Seniors who don’t have smartphones or are not comfortable with technology are overwhelmed with the process, and many are just wanting to cross the border for lunch in Massena or to visit the Casino after two years of restrictions.”

You might also like

Congratulations to Citizen of the Year Mike Turcotte and our Community’s Shining Stars at the Cornwall Chamber Business Excellence Awards 

“Orange Shirt Day 2025 in Cornwall: Remembering, Honouring, Learning”

Pumpkinferno lights up Upper Canada Village Oct. 3–Nov. 1: What’s new, what to expect, and how to go

“Canadians have experienced various glitches when using ArriveCan and then receive threatening messages of fines of $5,000 or more. It is absolutely ridiculous, and this daily chaos needs to stop immediately. The federal travel restrictions and the use of the ArriveCan app are unfairly and unnecessarily punishing Canadians who simply want to get back to their normal lives,” continued Duncan.

It has been reported to Duncan’s office by numerous local residents returning to the country that children under five, who are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements, are being told to self-isolate upon their arrival at the border due to a glitch in the system. Those glitches have still not been resolved months later, and government officials have been continuing to advise families to create new email and ArriveCan accounts each time they cross the border.

“The tourism industry is finally hoping to see a recovery this summer travel season, but the federal government is standing in its way,” stated Duncan. “By doubling down on requiring the mandatory use of the ArriveCAN application, the Liberal government is actively discouraging travel to Canada.”

Recently, a group of Canada-US border Mayors and tourism business leaders spoke out against the federal government refusals to scrap the Arrive Can app. In reaction to growing frustration at airport wait times and a drastic increase in cancelled flights, the federal government suspended the proof of vaccination requirements, while still requiring the ArriveCan app to be used at all ports
of entry, including land borders. The federal government also announced that a paper ArriveCan form would be available as an option.

Duncan concluded by making the case for immediate changes. “The Liberals need to listen to these valid criticisms and acknowledge there is no need for ArriveCan to be mandatory to complete when returning to Canada, and with so many glitches and complaints, it needs to be scrapped. Canadians have been more than patient with the rules and restrictions during the pandemic. It’s time to make it easier to travel, end all federal mandates permanently, and let Canadians live their lives again without threats of charges and fears of being fined.”

The Seeker

The Seeker

Next Post
person holding silver key

Why Use a Mortgage Broker?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories

  • Advertorial (1)
  • Business & Finances (15)
  • Columns (687)
    • Archived (200)
      • Fashionably Marlene (13)
      • Filter-Free Zone (12)
      • For What it's Worth (37)
      • Fostering Change (2)
      • Grant Spills the Gravy (10)
      • Louise Mignault (58)
      • Memo from the Mayor (2)
      • Men Writes (26)
      • Mortgage Tips (1)
      • Seeker Snippets (22)
      • Take Note (6)
      • The Adventures of D.B Cooper (1)
      • Which Witch is Witch? (10)
    • Current (373)
      • Appreciating Contemporary Art (6)
      • Discover SD&G (43)
      • Douris Deliberations (9)
      • Friends of the Cline House (2)
      • From Sharyn's Pantry (8)
      • Gardening – Ask Anna (31)
      • Jay's Tech & Cyber Insights (4)
      • Keeping it Reel (28)
      • Local Spins from Bud's Records (9)
      • Mental Health Matters (14)
      • Out and About (54)
      • Outdoor Club (27)
      • Reality Bytes (8)
      • roadSIGNS (35)
      • Smart Move with Sondra (7)
      • The Resilient Life (5)
      • Transition Cornwall+ (19)
      • What I'm Reading (2)
      • Wondrous Life (37)
      • Yafa Arts & Craft (25)
  • Events (1)
  • Health & Fitness (11)
  • Home & Garden (11)
  • Interviews (160)
    • 5 questions with… (106)
    • Business Profiles (2)
    • Locals in the Loupe (50)
  • Leisure & Lifestyle (736)
  • News (2,656)
    • Ontario (1)
  • Politics (24)
    • Federal Elections (10)
    • Provincial Elections (10)
  • Science & Technology (46)
  • Sports (4)
  • The Soapbox (267)
    • Agree to Disagree (117)
  • This May Also Interest You (1,665)
  • Top 5 (1)
  • Travel (52)
  • Wellness and Wisdom (1)
  • You May Also Like (982)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube TikTok
Don't miss anything!

Get notified of all our new news by ringing the bell at the bottom left corner!

Content Safety

HERO

theseeker.ca

Trustworthy

Approved by Sur.ly

2024
Disclaimers
Stock Photos partially provided by our partner Depositphotos
The Seeker Newspaper is located at 327 Second Street E., Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y8 -- All rights reserved
The Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuracies published within.Please note that the views and opinions expressed in news article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Seeker. The content provided is for informational purposes only and has been written from the authors’ perspective, aiming to engage and inform readers. The Seeker is committed to presenting a wide range of viewpoints and encourages readers to conduct their own research and exercise critical thinking when considering these opinions in the context of their own perspectives.
ISSN 2562-1750 (Print)

ISSN 2562-1769 (Online)
Accessibility Adjustments

Powered by OneTap

How long do you want to hide the accessibility toolbar?
Hide Toolbar Duration
Colors
Orientation
Version 2.5.0
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • The Soapbox
  • Columnists
  • Events
  • Advertise!
    • Online
    • In Print
  • Puzzles
  • Videos
  • Contact Us

© 2023 Reducing our footprint!   For every issue we print, we plant a tree!

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.