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
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
Extending your stay in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic Whether you are a worker, student or visitor to Canada, it is of the utmost importance that you extend your stay in the correct manner. While obtaining a Canadian permit or visa is a goal for countless foreign nationals around the world, the status it confers may need to be extended. This could raise a host of issues that the foreign national may not have faced in their initial application. By Stephen Sherman
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban Court majority cites executive authority, minority condemns ban's 'anti-Muslim animus' The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favour of travel restrictions on citizens of five predominantly Muslim countries. By Stephen Smith
