Government of Canada updates mandatory requirements for travellers entering Canada

Date Announced:

April 14, 2020

Active Period:

April 15, 2020. Measures lifted starting July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Overview:

An updated Order is being issued, under which any traveller arriving in Canada—whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic—cannot isolate or Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine in a place where they would be in contact with people who are vulnerable, such as adults aged 65 years or over and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Upon arrival, every traveller will need to confirm that they have a suitable place to isolate or Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine, where they will have access to basic necessities, such as food and medication.

Departments and Agencies:

Public Health Agency of Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Agency Directives
  • Covid Prevention Measures
  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Everyone

    Keywords:

    non-medical mask | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/04/government-of-canada-updates-mandatory-requirements-for-travellers-entering-canada.html

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