Rules restricting international travel to Canada and making 14-day quarantine mandatory for those who enter the country will remain in place until the end of September.
In a tweet Friday afternoon, federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the existing restrictions will be extended until September 30 to continue to limit the introduction and spread of COVID-19.
“Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning to Canada will continue to be subject to strict quarantine measures,” adds Blair.
Our government is extending the existing restrictions on international travel to Canada by one month – until September 30, 2020 – to limit the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in our communities. (1/2)
— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) August 28, 2020
Limited exceptions are permitted under the order, including immediate family members, members of the Canadian Forces, or airplane crews.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning to Canada after travelling abroad must self-isolate for 14 days under the Quarantine Act.
Violations of the Act are punishable by fines up to $750,000 and/or imprisonment for six months. If a person causes a risk of death or serious bodily harm, they can face up to $1 million in fines and/or imprisonment up to three years.
The Canada-U.S. border also remains closed to non-essential travel, but remains open to trade, commerce, cross-border workers, and students with valid visas.
This border closure is set to expire September 21 and was extended several times after it was first introduced in March.
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