Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the federal government, public
health authorities, and those involved in the aviation industry
have responded to health concerns in an effort to support safe air
travel. Over time, as the skies have opened up, measures have been
taken to reduce the spread of the virus and protect both the
travelling public and those who provide air travel. On September
15, 2020, the Minister of Transport issued Interim Order No. 8,
providing the latest requirements for civil aviation due to
COVID-19.
Under this order, air carriers operating a flight within Canada
or to Canada from any other country must notify the passenger that
they may be subject to certain measures to prevent the spread of
COVID-19. Before boarding an aircraft, all passengers must confirm
that they are aware that they may be subject to such measures and
if they do not, the air carrier must not permit the passenger to
board the aircraft.
