Canada has extended the travel ban for foreigners until October 31 due to coronavirus pandemic, said Public Safety Minister Bill Blair in a statement.
“We are extending the existing restrictions on non-US international travel into Canada until October 31, 2020,” Blair posted on Twitter. The order does not apply to some US nationals, temporary foreign workers approved by the federal government and other select individuals, including diplomats and flight crews.
The strict quarantine protocols upon entry will remain in place. Quarantine Act violators may be subject to a fine of up to $537,000 and/or a prison sentence of six months duration.
In addition, if a violator is found to have contributed to a risk of death of another individual, they can be subject to a fine of up to $720,000 and/or a prison term of three years. In mid-March, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had announced that the government is halting the entry of most foreign citizens into Canada.
