If you have a cabin in Canada and were planning to head north for some spring fishing, forget it.
That’s the same for shopping, going to a movie, sightseeing, hunting, fishing, visiting family, friends, a girlfriend/ boyfriend or fiancée, all of that’s off limits as well. At least for awhile longer.
The Governments of Canada and the United States (U.S.) implemented restrictions on March 21, 2020 for all non-essential travel along the Canadian-U.S. border in response to the spread of COVID-19. This means that travel across the border of an optional or discretionary nature, including tourism and recreation, is not permitted while these restrictions remain in place.
Before you leave home, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises you that you will be returned to the U.S. if you attempt to come to Canada for any of the above-mentioned reasons.
And if you are a Canadian returning home from a foreign land, you must self-quarantine for fourteen days upon arrival back home.
Quick facts
· For more information on crossing the border during COVID-19, the CBSA has an information line in place: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636- 5064 (outside Canada); 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada); or visit Canada.ca/coronavirus.
· Limited travel exemptions exist for healthy essential service workers that cross the border on a regular basis, such as truck drivers, firefighters and medical workers, as well as travellers who enter Canada to receive essential services such as medical care.
· Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Registered Indians under the Indian Act have a right to enter Canada, however, will be subject to COVID-19 entry screening measures, including the mandatory requirement to quarantine (self-isolate) in Canada for 14-days.
· Regardless of travel, all Canadians are reminded that they can slow the spread of COVID-19 by making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance between each other. Physical (social) distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak.
Associated links
Border Information Service
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Contact
CBSA Media Relations
Tel.: 1-844-245-2272
Email: CBSA.Media-West. Media-ouest.ASFC@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
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