COVID-19: Cross Country Update (June 30, 2020)

Federal

The Government of Canada announced the following measures:

Travel Restrictions Remain in Place for July Holidays

The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding all travellers that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings until at least July 21. Foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, will not be allowed to enter Canada if their travel is of an optional or discretionary nature, including tourism, recreation and entertainment.

However, asymptomatic immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents are exempt from this prohibition, provided they are coming for more than 15 days.

Once arriving in the country, those exempt from the above restrictions, will be subject to a quarantine. The quarantine rules require travellers to isolate for 14 days upon their arrival in Canada. This requirement has been extended until August 31, 2020. Failing to comply with the Quarantine Act can result in