Jun 26, 2020, 4:48 pm
Last edit by: seawolf
CBSA
Massachusetts - Mandatory quarantine (without negative test)
- Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States) - Expires 21 DEC 23:59 Eastern - Could be extended
- Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States) - Expires 30 NOV 23:59 Eastern - Could be extended
- Mandatory quarantine - Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 7 - Expires 30 NOV 23:59 Eastern - Could be extended
Massachusetts - Mandatory quarantine (without negative test)
Canada bans entry from foreigners; restricting entry to non-essential travel
Mar 16, 2020, 4:11 pm
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Planes may become full before the ban goes live or soon after the ban goes live, but the planes end up seeing less demand within a few days and then service options dry up as well.
Mar 16, 2020, 4:28 pm
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They mention the land border to the US staying open, which leads me to suspect that flights may be barred soon too.
Mar 16, 2020, 4:33 pm
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Mar 16, 2020, 4:35 pm
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How will the rural "self reporting" border points handle the health checks? The current procedure seems to be that one drives (or skis, walks, paddles, etc.) over the border and then calls to report the crossing, with normally no additional formalities. It would be hard to close or absolutely control the border at all of the small roads plus lakes etc.
Mar 16, 2020, 4:45 pm
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The US ban, amongst other bans around the world, has much the same kind of exemption. Spouses and children and parents of citizens and permanent residents getting an exemption will be an exemption that gets used, but it’s no loophole; rather it’s a purposely designed feature and a sensible humanitarian approach for such times.
Planes may become full before the ban goes live or soon after the ban goes live, but the planes end up seeing less demand within a few days and then service options dry up as well.
Planes may become full before the ban goes live or soon after the ban goes live, but the planes end up seeing less demand within a few days and then service options dry up as well.
Mar 16, 2020, 4:51 pm
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Is this the same for a Japanese national who is traveling through Canada to Japan?
Mar 16, 2020, 5:09 pm
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Mar 16, 2020, 5:11 pm
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How will the rural "self reporting" border points handle the health checks? The current procedure seems to be that one drives (or skis, walks, paddles, etc.) over the border and then calls to report the crossing, with normally no additional formalities. It would be hard to close or absolutely control the border at all of the small roads plus lakes etc.
Mar 16, 2020, 5:43 pm
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As far as I know they are very strict at all the land border crossings even in most times. It has been my personal experience.
Mar 16, 2020, 5:56 pm
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Beginning March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. EDT
Redirect international passenger flight arrivals to four airports: Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. At this time, this measure will not affect domestic flights or flights from the United States, sun destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean, or St. Pierre-et-Miquelon, which can continue to operate on their regular routes and land at current Canadian destinations. The Government is working closely with the airline industry and airports to avoid unnecessarily disrupting operations and minimize additionally inconveniencing travellers.
Mar 16, 2020, 5:56 pm
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And yeah, I think you are right. Health checks will be permanent.
Mar 16, 2020, 6:06 pm
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I'm of the opinion, this still wasn't enough. Should've shut down the border entirely unless on govt business. Same like Boris Johnson "urging people" to not go to the bar etc....just shut them down. It comes with big consequences, but this is a big deal. We still have bars and restaurants full of people because they have nothing else to do. I believe Whistler is still open, so tourists are still showing up. Domestic travel only. I realize we have a special relationship with the Americans, but they appear to be some of the worst offenders when it comes to the social distancing and such, so now let them all come up here! Fingers crossed this all gets better before it gets worse, but I just don't see that happening unless more drastic measures are taken by all nations.
Mar 16, 2020, 6:44 pm
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I'm of the opinion, this still wasn't enough. Should've shut down the border entirely unless on govt business. Same like Boris Johnson "urging people" to not go to the bar etc....just shut them down. It comes with big consequences, but this is a big deal. We still have bars and restaurants full of people because they have nothing else to do. I believe Whistler is still open, so tourists are still showing up. Domestic travel only. I realize we have a special relationship with the Americans, but they appear to be some of the worst offenders when it comes to the social distancing and such, so now let them all come up here! Fingers crossed this all gets better before it gets worse, but I just don't see that happening unless more drastic measures are taken by all nations.
https://www.snow.com/info/covid-19-update
Mar 16, 2020, 7:19 pm
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Just drove up to and returned from skiing in Whistler.
Talk about getting it done in the nick of time.
Whistler announced closure hours after I finished skiing.
Canada announces this the day after I cross back to US.
Talk about getting it done in the nick of time.
Whistler announced closure hours after I finished skiing.
Canada announces this the day after I cross back to US.
Mar 16, 2020, 7:29 pm
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All Vail Resorts properties (which includes Whistler-Blackcomb) are closed for 8 days, 15-22 March inclusive, at least for now.
https://www.snow.com/info/covid-19-update
https://www.snow.com/info/covid-19-update
