By Olivia Hourani
The summer of 2020 has created a new global reality for travelers who saw their summer vacation impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Although many have wished to fly to a touristic destination, after several months of confinement at home, this does not come without restrictions.
In fact, an official travel advisory from the Government of Canada remains in effect until further notice. The warning advises Canadians against non-essential travel abroad and against all cruises.
Canada’s Minister of Health is extending the March 25, 2020 interim order under the Quarantine Act until September 30, 2020 and may extend it further thereafter. As a result, anyone entering Canada by air, sea or land are required to self-isolate for 14 days, whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19. The land border between Canada and the United States remains closed until October 21, 2020, with the possibility of an extension
They must follow the instructions given to anyone returning from a foreign country:
The Government of Canada can enforce the law through spot checks. In addition, the police have the power to issue tickets, ranging from $275 to $1000, to those who do not comply with the law.
Failure to comply with instructions received upon arrival in Canada is an offence, under the Quarantine Act, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $750,000. Also, anyone who acts recklessly and intentionally contravenes the law, causing an imminent danger of death or serious injury to another person is liable to a fine of up to $1,000,000 and/or imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years.
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