Health minister says it is not the time for travel as Canada enters third wave Travel restrictions set to expire this month may be rolled over yet again. Canada’s travel restrictions are set to expire on April 21, but with the third wave of coronavirus, it seems like they could be rolled over for another 30 days or more. By Mohanad Moetaz
Amateur athletes exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 travel restrictions High-performance amateur athletes and support personnel may be allowed to enter Canada and may not have to carry out mandatory isolation. Canada is making it easier for high-performance amateur athletes to enter the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada’s COVID-19 test requirements on incoming travellers All travellers are required to take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their entry into Canada. Canada has required all incoming international travellers over age five to take a COVID-19 test since February 22. By Mohanad Moetaz
Travellers to Canada will now need a negative COVID-19 test The test will not replace the 14-day quarantine requirement. Canada will require arriving travellers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving. The test must be a PCR test, which is currently considered the most effective coronavirus test. This policy will go into effect on January 7, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
Can travellers leave Canada before their 14-day quarantine period? Travellers can leave before the end of their quarantine under certain conditions Travellers to Canada may be allowed to leave before the end of their 14-day quarantine period, but they are required to stay in quarantine until they travel. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June Canada’s immigration level in June was the highest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed nearly 19,200 new permanent residents in June 2020. This was revealed in new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released today. By Kareem El-Assal
What you need to know when coming to Canada from the U.S. Use this checklist before crossing the border. If you’re looking to come to Canada from the U.S., make sure you know what you need to do beforehand and which port of entries are currently open. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada tightens rules for foreigners transiting to Alaska CBSA is taking measures to ensure travellers between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. comply with quarantine rules while in transit. The Canadian border is implementing stricter rules on travellers going through Canada to transit between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds new quarantine rules for incoming travellers Travellers now need to wear a mask and have a suitable place to stay during their mandatory quarantine period Furthering the quarantine rules already in place for travellers to Canada, the federal government is now requiring arrivals to provide a credible quarantine plan and wear a mask on the way to their destination. By Shelby Thevenot
