Posted on March 26 2020
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Canada and the US have imposed travel restrictions on their borders. Both countries have closed their borders from 21st March. The US and Canada, however, have released more details on who can be included or excluded from the restrictions.
People travelling for “non-essential” reasons will be restricted from travelling between the countries. As per Canada, travelling for tourism or recreational purposes have been deemed “non-essential.” Such travellers will not be allowed to cross borders for 30 days starting 21st March. Canada and the US will review the travel restrictions at the end of the 30 days.
Canada’s latest statement suggests that US and Canadian Work Permit holders will be considered as “essential” travellers. However, not all Work Permit holders will be allowed to travel unless they receive a confirmation from the US or Canada Govt.
The Dept. of Homeland Security of the US has also released a notice regarding the travel restriction provisions. The notice says that travel through land and ferry ports along the US-Canada border will only be restricted to essential travel.
Essential travel will include and may not be limited to the following:
The above notice indicates that Canadians may be able to travel to the US for work.
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