The main reason it will be possible to ease restrictions is that the COVID‑19 infection rate is falling. It's not quite where we hope to see it in the next few weeks, but it is fast approaching that.
Second, it was not magic that got us here. We're able to ease restrictions because many people have been getting vaccinated and following public health measures to limit transmission, infection and hospitalization.
The really good news is that, as of April 1, testing will no longer be required to enter the country. However, there will be random testing at the border among returning travellers. First, this will accurately determine the number of people returning with COVID‑19. Second, it will show us if new variants are entering the country. Third, we will know which countries we should be watching more closely and where we should put our resources. We will also know if variants are coming in faster or easier from certain countries and, if so, in what proportions.