Tighter border controls come into effect today.
Starting today, air travellers landing in Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel, at their own expense.
It’s the latest effort by the federal government to curb the spread of the new, more transmissible variants of the COVID-19 virus.
All travellers arriving to Canada by air will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test before exiting the airport, and another toward the end of their 14-day quarantine period.
They will also be required to reserve, prior to departure to Canada, a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel.
At the same time, all travellers, whether arriving by land or air will be required to submit their travel and contact information, including a suitable quarantine plan, before crossing the border or boarding a flight.
For more details on the new rules, please click here.
Starting February 22, new testing and quarantine rules will be enforced for people flying or driving back to Canada. Learn more about the new border measures that will help stop the spread of #COVID19 and new variants: https://t.co/5DT3XNT70u pic.twitter.com/BmZ4ig91Yk
— Health Canada and PHAC (@GovCanHealth) February 22, 2021
Due to #COVID19, many countries continue to put in place restrictions that could affect your plans or your ability to return to Canada. Avoid unnecessary stress and #StayHome. https://t.co/D8UxHdzoXu pic.twitter.com/BqrQxSGnkx
— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) February 19, 2021
We strongly advise Canadians to cancel or postpone non-essential travel plans outside of Canada. #NowIsNotTheTime to travel. https://t.co/TXkyQspTHV pic.twitter.com/5PweoCXPnk
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) February 18, 2021
#Covid19 measures and restrictions may change quickly.
If you’re abroad, check our travel advice often and follow the instructions of local authorities. https://t.co/I9keHR3qDa pic.twitter.com/kA7PO6ESg6
— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) February 15, 2021