TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government says that passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before they arrive in the country.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday the measure will be implemented in the next few days.

According to public health minister Bill Blair, there will be more border officials at Canada’s ports of entry to ensure those arriving understand the new rules.

Canada already requires those entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days.

The decision came a day after the premier of Canada's largest province said he had ordered his finance minister to end a Caribbean vacation, saying he is "extremely disappointed" the official went abroad at a time the government is urging people to avoid nonessential travel because of the pandemic.

According to The Associated Press, Ontario's finance minister Rod Phillips resigned from his position Thursday after going on a vacation to the island of St. Barts during the pandemic and seemingly trying to hide the fact by sending social media posts showing him in a sweater before a fireplace.

The AP reported that Ontario Premier Doug Ford accepted Phillips’s resignation as minister hours after Phillips returned home.

Vermont, USA —

Vaccinated Americans who want to take a trip to Canada starting on Aug. 9 need to follow a list of requirements.

Anyone over the age of 5 needs a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of travel.

Make sure to bring the test with you when you cross the border.

Travelers must also upload vaccination details on the ArriveCan app, which is required to cross the border.

The app will ask several questions about travel plans and give people a receipt once everything checks out on the app.

It's important to note that when returning to the U.S., the Vermont Dept. of Health is strongly encouraging travelers to get tested again.

"We would recommend that within three to five days after someone comes back from any international travel that they be tested three to five days after they return. and also just self monitor for any symptoms," said Kelly Dougherty, deputy commissioner with the Vermont Dept. of Health.

The Vermont Dept. of Health said it's seeing an increase in testing over the past several weeks.

The organization said it doesn't know if it's because more people are traveling or if it's because of the delta variant.