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
Canada announces new restrictions for travellers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced stricter measures to control COVID-19 risks in Canada. Canada’s government is imposing new COVID-19 measures for incoming travellers. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada extends international travel restrictions into February The federal government is extending travel restrictions as part of its continuous effort to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in Canada. Canada is extending restrictions on non-US international travel until February 21, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
COVID-19 screening pilot project launched at Canada’s largest airport COVID-19 screening tests are now available at Toronto Pearson International Airport for incoming international travellers. Ontario is now offering free, voluntary COVID-19 testing to international travellers arriving and staying in the province for at least 14 days. By Alexandra Miekus
How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel. Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends restrictions on U.S. travellers until January 21 The historic border closure between Canada and the U.S. will extend into the new year. The Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential travel for another 30 days. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada banning all flights from the UK beginning December 20 Canada has announced a new measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. UPDATE: The travel restriction has been extended until January 6, 2021. Canada is banning all flights arriving from the United Kingdom beginning December 20, 2020 at midnight in an enhanced effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions The federal government has released entry requirements for extended family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons. Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. By Shelby Thevenot
Will Canada lift its travel restrictions on July 1? There are reasons to be optimistic that Canada will accommodate more foreign travellers including new immigrants in the coming months. The question of whether Canada will lift its coronavirus travel restrictions on July 1, 2020 is on the minds of immigration professionals and prospective immigrants around the world. By Kareem El-Assal