PC 2020-0161 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
Date Announced:
March 20, 2020
Active Period:
This Order has effect for the period beginning at 00:00:01 a.m. EDT on March 21, 2020, and ending at 00:00:01 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2020. Repealed by P.C. 2020–0185.
Overview:
This order is to protect the health of the public from the introduction or spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease transmitted via travellers from foreign countries by prohibiting entry into Canada by foreign nationals for optional or discretionary purposes.
Departments and Agencies:
Health Canada | Privy Council Office | Public Health Agency of Canada
Type of Administrative Action:
Immigration Category:
Refugee claimants | Registered Indians | Visitors
Keywords:
refugee protection | optional or discretionary purposes
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