Canada has decided to extend the travel restrictions into the next year. Canada’s borders will be closed for the foreign nationals who are coming for an unnecessary purpose into the country. The authorities will not allow those people to enter the country, who are coming for tourism, recreation, and entertainment purpose.
Canada is making amendments in its orders, and a framework will be created for the considerations for the applications of high-performance amateur sports organizations seeking to hold International Single Sport Events. The applicants would require to add the written commitments of ongoing support from regional governments. The applicants will also require a firm plan to protect public health and the health of participants.
The Canadian borders are closed for the foreigners who intend to come to Canada for tourism, recreation, and non-essential purposes.
Travel Exemptions:
The following people are allowed to travel to Canada, the included people are who are:
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Canadian Citizens
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Permanent residents
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People who have been approved for the Canadian permanent residence
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International students
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Protected persons
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Family members of Canadian citizens
The exemptions list has been updated on the Canadian Government’s official website. For the people who come to Canada, they must remain in quarantine for 14 days. In October, the travel restrictions were made easier for the students, and restrictions were also extended for the family members.
The federal government is allowing the following people to come to Canada for the following reasons:
- To be present during the final moments of the final ones
- To provide care to the critically ill
- To provide medical assistance to the person needing it
- To attend a funeral
Compassionate travellers have to fill out an application before coming to Canada.
Mandatory Quarantine requirements:
The mandatory quarantine requirements are for the following people:
- Crew members
- Healthcare workers
- People invited by the health minister to deal with the COVID-19 situation
- International visiting forces
- Medical services providers
- The people who are crossing the Canadian border in a trans-border community
The Order in Council of Canada has also listed the other conditions in which the people are required to stay in quarantine.