While the antigen test, Mr. Chair, is not as sensitive as the PCR test, it is still a test that has seen a lot of improvement over time, and the department feels that, based on what we have learned from antigen tests, this is an option that we would like to offer to Canadians who are travelling and returning from travel abroad. In particular, when people arrive in Canada, they will still be subject to mandatory testing. The Public Health Agency will continue to collect data to determine whether adjustments will need to be made to that regime.
On February 28th, 2022. See this statement in context.