PC 2020-0538 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

Date Announced:

July 20, 2020

Active Period:

This Order has effect for the period beginning at 23:59:59 EDT July 20, 2020 and ending at 23:59:59 EDT on August 21, 2020. Repealed by PC 2020-0565.

Overview:

This order is to to (1) support Canada’s continued focus on reducing the introduction and further spread of COVID-19 by decreasing the risk of importing cases from outside the country; (2) continue to prohibit entry into Canada of foreign nationals arriving from the U.S. for an optional or discretionary purpose, with some limited exceptions.

Departments and Agencies:

Health Canada | Privy Council Office | Public Health Agency of Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Agency Directives

    • Immigration Category:

    Visitors

    Keywords:

    optional or discretionary purpose

    Source Document(s):

    https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=39506&lang=en

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