{"id":277085,"date":"2020-11-29T21:34:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T02:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=277085"},"modified":"2020-11-29T21:34:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T02:34:30","slug":"government-of-canada-announces-extension-of-travel-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/11\/29\/government-of-canada-announces-extension-of-travel-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Government of Canada announces extension of travel restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced that Canada will extend the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all travelers seeking entry into Canada from a country other than the US, until January 21, 2021. (File photo<\/a>: Bill Blair\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Protecting Canadians from COVID-19 and reducing the spread of the disease in\u00a0Canada is the Government of Canada\u2019s top priority. In March, 2020, the Government\u00a0introduced several measures, including prohibitions and restrictions on discretionary\u00a0and optional travel from the United States (US) and all other countries, to minimize the\u00a0introduction and spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Canadians.\u00a0These measures included the requirement for all travelers entering Canada to\u00a0quarantine or isolate for 14 days.<\/p>\n

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency\u00a0Preparedness, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced that\u00a0Canada will extend the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for\u00a0all travelers seeking entry into Canada from a country other than the US, until January\u00a021, 2021. Travel restrictions for US citizens and foreign nationals arriving from the US\u00a0remain in place until December 21, 2020 and may be extended at that time.<\/p>\n

The Government continues to evaluate the travel restrictions and prohibitions as well\u00a0as the requirement to quarantine or isolate on an ongoing basis to ensure Canadians\u00a0remain healthy and safe. The ability to align US and international travel extension\u00a0dates, as well as the Mandatory Isolation Order, beginning on January 21, 2021 will\u00a0enable the Government to communicate any travel extensions or changes as quickly\u00a0as possible and provide certainty for Canadians, US and international travelers.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Government is amending its order and creating a framework for\u00a0considering applications from high-performance amateur sport organizations seeking\u00a0to hold International Single Sport Events. To be considered, applicants would need to\u00a0include written commitments of ongoing support from provincial\/territorial and local\u00a0public health authorities and provincial\/territorial governments, as well as a robust plan\u00a0to protect public health and the health of participants. Authorization would be issued by\u00a0the Department of Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) in consultation with the Public\u00a0Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Additional information will be available on the\u00a0Department of Canadian Heritage\u2019s web site shortly.<\/p>\n

Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who has recently come into close\u00a0contact with someone infected with COVID-19, should continue to quarantine or isolate\u00a0for 14 days. At all Canadian ports of entry, the final determination on a traveler\u2019s\u00a0admissibility is made by border services officers who base their decision on the\u00a0information presented and available to them at the time of entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cProtecting the health and safety of Canadians is my most important responsibility.\u00a0We have introduced a number of policies to keep Canadians safe but must\u00a0remain flexible and adapt to the evolving COVID-19 situation, while keeping your\u00a0health as our top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n

– The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cCanada\u2019s response to COVID-19 is based on the latest scientific evidence. We will continue to adapt our public health measures this way and remain committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians.\u201d<\/p>\n

– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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  • The Department of Canadian Heritage will determine which foreign nationals can receive accreditation to enter Canada to participate in an International Single Sport Event.<\/li>\n
  • An International Single Sport Event includes World Championships, Olympic or Paralympic Qualifications, as well as World Cups.<\/li>\n
  • A high-performance amateur athlete is defined as an athlete competing at the international level and affiliated with his or her country\u2019s national sport federation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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