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01.10.2022 Return or travel to CanadaCOVID-19 emergency border measures have ended For all travellers entering Canada by air, land or marine mode on or after October 1, 2022:
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you shouldn't travel to Canada. If you feel sick or experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during your travel to Canada or upon arrival, you should:
Travelling in and out of Canada
Wearing masks on planes and trains in Canada is not required.
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The Government of Canada will continue to monitor the situation. See the COVID-19 border measures backgrounder. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 08.03.2022 COVID-19: Travel, testing and bordersReturn or travel to CanadaSteps for fully vaccinated travellers How to use ArriveCANWho needs to use ArriveCANAll travellers, with limited exceptions, whether entering Canada by air, land, rail or marine vessel, must use ArriveCAN unless you're exempt from this requirement due to an accessibility need. You'll need to submit your information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada. If travelling by marine vesselIf transiting through to another country by air If you don't submit your information through ArriveCANIf you don't submit your information through ArriveCAN, you:
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals eligible to enter Canada under another entry exemption (such as foreign work, study, compassionate grounds) will not be denied boarding or entry, but you:
Use ArriveCAN to submit:Contact information and travel detailsVaccination information, pre-entry test results and travel historyQuarantine planSaved traveller feature For fully vaccinated travellersFind out if you qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption Include unvaccinated children or dependent adults in your submission regardless of their vaccination status Essential travel requirementsAs of January 15, 2022, essential travellers who were previously exempt must be fully vaccinated to get an ArriveCAN receipt (unless exempt from the vaccination requirement). All essential travellers must submit the following information into ArriveCAN:
Reusable receipt Using ArriveCAN for someone elseIf you're travelling with others, you can include multiple travellers in your ArriveCAN submission. Including multiple people in your submissionIf you're not the traveller Getting your ArriveCAN receiptOnce you submit your information through ArriveCAN, a receipt will be displayed and emailed to you. ArriveCAN won't confirm exemptions from public health requirements. An ArriveCAN receipt shows that you've successfully provided your information. It doesn't validate your eligibility to enter Canada, vaccination status, or essential travel status. Your exemptions from public health requirements and/or essential travel status will be determined by a border services officer. How to use the ArriveCAN receipt Preparing your Advance CBSA Declaration (only available at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ))You can now save time at the airport by using the kiosk to answer customs and immigration questions and sending them to the Canada Border Services Agency before your flight lands in Canada. The advance declaration is optional. This feature is only available to travellers who use the web version of ArriveCAN (not the mobile app), and whose first point of arrival in Canada is the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). This feature will be expanded to other airports in the future. How to submit your Advance CBSA Declaration. You may contact us if you have any issues preparing your Advance CBSA Declaration. If your travel details change before you enter CanadaIf you need to edit your information and have an ArriveCAN receipt, you need to start over and create a new submission. ArriveCAN will clear your previous information. After you've entered CanadaIf a border services officer confirms that you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller, you may still be subject to random testing on arrival. However, you won’t report your results through ArriveCAN. Follow the instructions given to you by the border services officer. Please register in advance for your arrival test. It will speed up your testing experience. ArriveCAN notifications after you’ve entered CanadaIf you qualified for the fully vaccinated traveller exemptionIf you didn't qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemptionIf you submitted information for an unvaccinated traveller How your ArriveCAN information is used and disclosedGet help with ArriveCANFind out how to create your ArriveCAN account, troubleshoot problems and contact us on the ArriveCAN help page. Videos and helpful links
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Travelling within CanadaTravelling outside CanadaSituation in CanadaSource: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.12.2021 COVID-19: Travel, testing and bordersCOVID-19 – Global travel advisoryEffective December 15, 2021: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada, regardless of your vaccination status. Omicron travel health notice Return or travel to CanadaSteps for fully vaccinated travellers Others returning and entering
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Travelling within CanadaTravelling outside CanadaSituation in Canada____________________________________________________________________________________________ 01.12.2021 Find out if you can enter CanadaTemporary border restrictions and measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concernIn effect: There are new requirements for all fully vaccinated travellers who have been in any country other than Canada and the United States in the 14 days prior to entry to Canada. Fully vaccinated travellers who are selected for arrival testing must quarantine in a suitable place until they receive a negative test result. The Government of Canada is increasing the number of fully vaccinated travellers being selected for testing to reach 100% of vaccinated travellers in the coming weeks. Requirements for unvaccinated travellers remain unchanged. For travellers who have been in the following countries within 14 days prior to arrival in Canada: Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe:
To limit the further spread of coronavirus in Canada, travel restrictions are in place across all border crossings. Answer a few questions to find out if you may be allowed to enter Canada. https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start _____________________________________________________________________ 30.11.2021 Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concernOn November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization classified B.1.1.529 as a variant of concern called Omicron. Since then it has been found in a number of countries and regions, including the confirmation of several travel-related cases in Canada. That is why today, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada related to international travel. Based on data from ongoing surveillance efforts and the latest public health advice, the Government of Canada is expanding the list of countries with entry prohibitions originally announced on November 26, 2021, to include Egypt, Nigeria and Malawi. Effective tomorrow, foreign nationals who have been in any of these countries within the previous 14 days will not be permitted entry into Canada:
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and people with status under the Indian Act, regardless of their vaccination status or having had a previous history of testing positive for COVID-19, who have been in any of these 10 countries in the previous 14 days, will be subject to enhanced pre-entry and arrival testing, screening, and quarantine measures. Moving forward, border testing surveillance will be adjusted based on the latest available evidence to further reduce the risk of importation of this variant. In the coming days, all fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air from departure points other than the United States will be subject to arrival testing. Fully vaccinated travellers will be required to quarantine while they await the results of their arrival test. Unvaccinated travellers, with right of entry to Canada, will continue to be tested on arrival and day 8 and quarantine for 14 days. However, those arriving by air will now be required to stay in a designated quarantine facility or other suitable location while they await the result of their on arrival test. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the evolving situation, monitor case data, and adjust border measures as required. The Government of Canada is working collaboratively with its provincial and territorial counterparts. While the impact of all variants continues to be monitored in Canada, vaccination in combination with public health and individual measures, is working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. Quotes
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Associated linksContactsMarie-France Proulx Allison St-Jean James Cudmore Media Relations Media Relations Media Relations ______________________________________________________________________________________ 13.10.2021 COVID-19: Travel, testing, quarantine and bordersReturn or travel to CanadaSteps for fully vaccinated travellers Other travellers
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Travelling within CanadaTravelling outside CanadaSituation in Canada___________________________________________________________________________ 30.03.2021 https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start Find out if you can enter CanadaTo limit the further spread of coronavirus in Canada, travel restrictions are in place across all ports of entry. |
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Travel restrictions and exemptions – Who can and can’t travel to Canada Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship...... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10.09.2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel restrictions, exemptions and adviceOn this page
Travellers entering CanadaTo limit the spread of COVID-19, travellers entering Canada must follow the rules set out by the emergency orders under the Quarantine Act. No one should travel when sick. Commercial airline restrictions may also prevent you from boarding your plane if you're sick. However, Canadians, persons with status under the Indian Act and permanent residents who have COVID-19 symptoms are allowed to return to Canada. When entering Canada, you'll be:
Travellers entering Canada must:
Government of Canada representatives at Canadian ports of entry will:
The information border officials collect helps the Public Health Agency of Canada with its compliance and enforcement efforts. Providing false or misleading information is an offence under the Quarantine Act and can result in fines and potentially prison time. ArriveCAN app
Download the ArriveCAN app (iOS, Android or web format). Make sure you have the official version by downloading it here. Border restrictionsIf you're a foreign national (not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada), you won't be able to enter Canada if you have COVID-19 symptoms. There are currently border restrictions for discretionary (optional) travel to Canada: Discretionary travel includes, but is not limited to, tourism, recreation and entertainment. If a traveller's entry is permitted, they'll be subject to mandatory quarantine for 14 days. Exemptions to border restrictionsThere are no exemptions to border restrictions for compassionate reasons, such as visiting a critically ill loved one or attending a funeral. You'll only be considered for an exemption to border restrictions at Canada's ports of entry if:
You don't require an interpretive letter from the Public Health Agency of Canada in order to be exempted from an emergency order. If you've requested an interpretive letter for a future travel exemption, this letter would be taken into account. However, it wouldn't be considered a final decision for entry or for quarantine requirements. A government representative at the border will determine if your reason for travelling to Canada can be considered for exemption under the emergency orders. Foreign nationals arriving from the U.S. may be able to enter Canada for non-discretionary (non-optional) travel purposes. Foreign nationals arriving from countries other than the U.S. may also be allowed to enter Canada. However, their travel must be non-discretionary (non-optional) and fall under exemptions set out in the emergency order. For example:
Being exempt from border restrictions does not mean you're exempt from other requirements, including:
In some cases, your reason for travelling may be considered essential by a province, territory or under Canada's National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure. However, you'll only be given an exemption by the Government of Canada if your reason for travel is considered essential under the Quarantine Act's emergency orders. Foreign nationals who meet an exemption to the border restrictions must still present the appropriate travel documents at the border. This includes citizenship documents or work permits. Government representatives will make the final decision on your entry to Canada at the port of entry. For more information on the restrictions to enter Canada and the exemptions, consult the Canada Border Services Agency. Mandatory quarantine or mandatory isolationBefore considering travelling, all travellers arriving in Canada must plan for their mandatory 14-day quarantine period, which starts on the date they arrive. Government of Canada representatives will conduct health screenings at the time of entry to Canada and let you know if you need to quarantine or isolate. If you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, you must quarantine for 14 days while you're still at risk of developing symptoms and infecting others.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you must isolate for 14 days. The only people who may enter Canada if they have COVID-19 or any symptoms of COVID-19 are:
Isolation instructions for travellers with COVID-19 symptoms returning to Canada All travellers entering Canada, whether in mandatory quarantine or isolation, must:
You’re strongly urged to make housing arrangements for quarantine or isolation before you arrive in Canada. In most cases, this can be in your own home or in the same place you’re visiting in Canada. If this isn't possible, you should consider making alternative arrangements that are within your own financial means. A suitable place is one where you:
Exceptions to staying with a vulnerable person include if:
Before you travel, you must plan to quarantine or isolate in a suitable place. If you don’t, you may be assessed further. If you can’t quarantine in your own home, consider other options within your financial means, such as:
If no other options are available, travellers may be referred to a designated quarantine facility as a last resort. This decision will be made by a government representative at the border. After you arrive in Canada, a representative of the Government of Canada will call you to monitor compliance with your mandatory quarantine or isolation. We ask that you please answer calls from 1-888-336-7735. Travellers who need medical testing or treatment while in quarantine or isolationIf you need to seek testing or medical treatment, you must:
We also recommended that you contact your local public health authority and follow any additional instructions they provide. Travellers with symptoms (mandatory isolation)No one should travel when sick. Commercial airline restrictions may also prevent you from boarding your plane if you're sick. However, Canadians, persons with status under the Indian Act and permanent residents who have COVID-19 symptoms are allowed to return to Canada. If you arrive in Canada with symptoms of COVID-19, let a border official know. A Government of Canada representative will then be contacted to assess your situation. If you need it, they'll help you get medical care. Foreign nationals won’t be allowed to enter Canada if they have COVID-19 or any symptoms of COVID-19. In addition to the steps described above for mandatory quarantine or isolation, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 you must also:
If your symptoms get worse during your isolation period, contact your local public health authority and follow their instructions. Isolation instructions for travellers with COVID-19 symptoms returning to Canada Travellers without symptoms (mandatory quarantine)If you're in mandatory quarantine and have no COVID-19 symptoms, you may use a private outdoor space if your place of quarantine has one. This means one that’s not shared with anyone else. Avoid contact with those who:
You may only quarantine with somebody from the above group if:
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms within your 14-day quarantine period:
Quarantine instructions for travellers without symptoms of COVID-19 returning to Canada Exemptions to mandatory quarantineThere are no exemptions from mandatory quarantine for:
If you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19 and you’re a member of one of the exempt classes of persons listed in the mandatory isolation order, then you don’t have to meet federal quarantine requirements, but are required to respect the intent of the order in addition to any provincial and local requirements. This exemption from federal quarantine requirements includes, with conditions, persons who perform an essential job or function, as described in the order. You don't require an interpretive letter from the Public Health Agency of Canada in order to be exempted from an emergency order. If you've requested an interpretive letter for a future travel exemption, this letter would be taken into account. However, it wouldn't be considered a final decision for entry or for quarantine requirements. A government representative at the border will determine if your reason for travelling to Canada can be considered for exemption under the emergency orders. If you're exempt from the 14-day quarantine requirement, you must still:
Isolate yourself from others right away if you develop COVID-19 symptoms and contact your local public health authority for further instruction. Employers of exempt workers should conduct active daily monitoring of their staff for COVID-19 symptoms, checking for cough, fever or shortness of breath. Use the risk assessment tool for workplaces and businesses for more guidance. Compliance and enforcementViolating any instructions provided to you when you entered Canada or failing to provide accurate information is an offence under the Quarantine Act and could lead to up to:
If you choose to break your mandatory quarantine or isolation, resulting in the death or serious bodily harm to another person, you could face:
The Contraventions Act has been changed to give police (including the RCMP, provincial and local police) more power to enforce the Quarantine Act. They can issue tickets to people who don't comply with the act or the emergency orders. Fines range from $275 to $1,000. Travellers within CanadaAs of March 30, 2020, all airline passengers in Canada will be subject to a health check prior to boarding. You won't be able to board if you:
If you weren't allowed on a flight because you had COVID-19 symptoms, you can't board any other flight until:
Travellers within Canada may be subject to additional provincial, territorial and local public health measures at your final destination. In addition, they may be exempted from provincial or territorial border restrictions within Canada if their reason for travelling within Canada is to provide support to a business that's considered essential:
Travellers departing CanadaCanadian citizens and permanent residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice to limit the spread of COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself, your family and those most at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 in our communities is to choose to stay in Canada. Contact your airline or tour operator to determine options for cancelling or postponing your trip. Many countries have put in place travel or border restrictions, such as movement restrictions and quarantines. Many airlines have reduced or suspended flights and many airports have closed. These restrictions are changing quickly and may be imposed by countries with little warning. Your travel plans may be severely disrupted. Should you choose to take non-essential travel outside Canada, you may be forced to remain outside of Canada longer than expected. It's important to remember that if you choose to travel abroad:
If you're still considering travel outside of Canada, you should:
Protect yourself and othersIf you must travel or are already outside Canada, get the latest advice and information for your safety and security. During your trip:
If you feel sick during your flight or upon arrival:
When travelling outside Canada, expect increased health screening measures at points of entry for international destinations, including airports and land borders. Local authorities may impose control measures suddenly, including movement restrictions such as quarantines. Leaving Canada while in mandatory quarantine or isolationNo one should travel when sick. Commercial airline restrictions may also prevent you from boarding your plane if you're sick. If you arrive in Canada and have started your 14-day mandatory quarantine or isolation period but then have to leave the country before this period ends, you must:
Avoid all travel on cruise ships outside CanadaCanada is advising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to avoid all travel on cruise ships outside Canada until further notice. Cruise passengers include travellers from around the world who may be arriving from areas with known or unknown spread of COVID-19. The virus can spread quickly on board cruises due to the close contact between passengers. Older people and people with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing severe disease. Cruise ship outbreaks of COVID-19 indicate that a large number of individuals onboard can become infected. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, many countries outside of Canada have put policies and restrictions in place to contain the global outbreak. These restrictions may impact a cruise traveller's:
If an outbreak of COVID-19 occurs on your cruise ship while you are outside of Canada:
The Government of Canada isn’t planning additional repatriation flights to bring Canadians home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If an outbreak of COVID-19 occurs on your cruise ship while you’re outside of Canada, our ability to help may be limited. Your options to return to Canada may also be limited due to decreased availability of flights. For information on domestic cruises and passenger vessels, refer to the following: Non-medical masks or face coverings while travellingAll air travellers, with some exceptions, are required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering while travelling. The following people should not wear a mask:
You may also be required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering on other modes of transportation that are federally regulated. Before you travel, check to see how transportation measures affect your plans and what you need to pack. Related links
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Detailed informationAviationGuidance, exemptions, safety alerts and bulletins for the air industry during the COVID-19 pandemic Marine TransportationGuidance, interim orders and ship safety bulletins for the marine industry during the COVID-19 pandemic Road TransportationGuidance for the road industry during the COVID-19 pandemic Rail TransportationGuidance, orders and temporary exemptions for the rail industry during the COVID-19 pandemic Transportation of Dangerous GoodsTemporary certificates and transporting requirements for transporting dangerous goods during the COVID-19 pandemic Source: Transport Canada _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 28.07.2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Current border measures and requirementsThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to the safety and security of Canadians. This section offers resources and information about how we continue to facilitate the flow of legitimate travel and trade during the current global pandemic. Most requested
Services and informationCanadians and permanent residentsTravel restrictions, border measures, enforcing the Quarantine Act. Non-CanadiansEntry restrictions and exemptions, border services and more. BusinessCustoms notices and changes for importers and exporters, open ports of entry. Changes to travel-related programs and servicesNEXUS/FAST enrollment centres and lane closures, processing delays, reduction of services. Open ports of entryCertain air, marine and land borders are temporarily closed. Contact usSource: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/covid/menu-eng.html _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11.06.2020 COVID-19 information for the transportation industryInformation for the transportation industry Pandemics cannot be stopped by one level of government alone. They know no border and do not respect provincial/territorial lines. In a country like Canada, where responsibilities are divided, collaboration between all levels of government is key. The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories, industry, and communities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the transportation industry and communities. In early June, the Minister of Transport introduced new measures for the use of face coverings in the Canadian transportation sector. Many transportation workers are essential to deliver goods and get people from point A to point B. Public Safety Canada has developed Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic, which identifies essential workers in transportation. Each province and territory also has its own list of essential workers or businesses in transportation. AviationAir operations in CanadaCanada is the world’s third-largest aviation market, with 18 million km2 of airspace managed by NAV CANADA. In 2018, 6.5 million aircraft movements took place at airports, 3.7 million of which were made by airlines. General aviation companies made the other 2.8 million, which were itinerant and local (other commercial, private and government). Managing the onboarding processTransport Canada issued guidance for managing air travellers, including managing the onboarding process for flights departing from a Canadian aerodrome, U.S. transborder airports and international airports. More information
MarineMarine operations in CanadaThe marine transportation sector provides a vital service to all Canadians in ensuring the safe movement of goods (food, medicine, supplies to health care sector, and other essential products) and people. It is also important for resupply and as a transportation link, playing a vital role for coastal and island communities. Commercial shipping vessels and at portsCanada’s ports play a key role in the economy and international trade. The marine transportation sectors on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts are prepared for the higher risks posed by COVID-19. We have created a poster [PDF] and a guide [PDF] showing how the marine community can keep employees safe, while moving goods safely and efficiently through our ports. We have also introduced these measures for marine industry workers:
In addition, guidance is included to help employees determine when to wear face coverings at work. If a ship heading to Canada has a presumptive or confirmed case of COVID-19Read the Special Marine Security Notification Bulletin 2020-007 on COVID-19, which explains the responsibilities in these cases. Also read WHO Operational Considerations for Managing COVID-19 Cases/Outbreak on Board Ships Working at Transport Canada-owned public portsPlease see the list of public ports owned by Transport Canada. Public ports are following the guidance of their local health authorities. Canada Port AuthoritiesCanada’s Port Authorities have also put measures in place. Please check with them for any procedures they put in place. Refer to the guide on keeping marine workers safe at ports [PDF]. Ferries and passenger vesselsWe have introduced measures for cruise ships and other passenger vessels that:
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RailRailway operations in CanadaCanada’s rail operations help sustain nearly every part of the Canadian economy, including our manufacturing, agricultural, natural resource, wholesale and retail sectors, transit, and tourism. The passenger rail sector provides commuter, intercity and tourist transportation services. Passenger rail is either federally or provincially regulated. Freight and passenger railway companiesTransport Canada has provided railway companies under federal jurisdiction guidance on face covering for when physical distancing cannot be maintained or when local authorities require it. We strongly recommend that companies:
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RoadRoad operations in CanadaRoad transportation is the dominant mode for moving both freight and passengers across Canada. Trucking is the primary form of freight transportation. Our country is linked from the Pacific to Atlantic coasts by a network of connecting highways anchored by the Trans-Canada Highway. Canada also has extensive road networks across its southern, more populated areas. Keeping commercial drivers safeTruck drivers move all of the essential products Canadians depend on, including all the medical and sanitation supplies to combat the spread of this virus. They also move emergency relief and food products, as well as materials used to manufacture and process essential goods, the fuels that move them, and a multitude of other items the supply chain depends on. As an essential service, the trucking industry knows it’s being counted on to make sure that goods are being safely transported. In line with this, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has issued a Resource Document for the Canadian Trucking Industry [PDF]. Transport Canada, in collaboration with PHAC and Employment and Social Development Canada, developed guidance to protect drivers and employees working in commercial vehicle operations: Federal safety guidance to protect drivers and limit the spread of COVID-19 in commercial vehicle operations. To help commercial vehicle drivers to choose and correctly use different types of personal protective equipment (PPE), we’ve also issued a guidance document: Personal Protective Equipment and their Use by Commercial Drivers More information
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31.03.2020 The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, prompting Canada to implement the following responsive measures:
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The US-Canada land border serves as an economic engine that supports over $1.7 billion (USD) dollars in daily cross-border trade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. In each of our countries, we are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary contact with others. This collaborative and reciprocal measure is an extension of that prudent approach. “Non-essential” travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. The United States and Canada recognize it is critical we preserve supply chains between both countries. These supply chains ensure that food, fuel, and life-saving medicines reach people on both sides of the border. Supply chains, including trucking, will not be impacted by this new measure. Americans and Canadians also cross the land border every day to do essential work or for other urgent or essential reasons, and that travel will not be impacted. This decision will be implemented on March 21, 2020, at which time the US and Canada will temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across the US-Canada land border. The measure will be in place for 30 days, at which point it will be reviewed by both parties. |
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17.04.2020 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was informed on 15 April, by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one. CBSA informed CTA that no drivers will be turned away from entering Canada as a result of this policy and CBSA will be attempting to provide drivers with a mask, should they not have one. The direction from the PHAC also states all travellers arriving in Canada will be required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering to proceed to their final destination, where they will isolate or quarantine. Source: Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) |