{"id":77772,"date":"2020-06-10T10:45:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T14:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/canada-u-s-border-closure-highly-likely-to-be-extended-into-july-report"},"modified":"2020-06-10T10:45:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T14:45:16","slug":"canada-u-s-border-closure-highly-likely-to-be-extended-into-july-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-u-s-border-closure-highly-likely-to-be-extended-into-july-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada-U.S. Border Closure Highly Likely to be Extended into July: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>A further extension to the <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/coronavirus-canada-u-s-border-to-remain-closed-for-another-month-until-june-21\">ban on non-essential travel across the Canada-US border<\/a> is highly likely, according to a report by the Reuters news agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Although a final decision has not yet been reached, the border is set to remain closed until late July. The current closure expires on June 21.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The closure, originally imposed in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, has already been extended twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Now sources are saying it will be extended a third time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There had been hope the border could reopen this month, given the pandemic is gradually being brought under control in Canada, especially outside the cities of Toronto and Montreal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Canada this week announced an exemption to the border closure to allow immediate family members of citizens and permanent residents to enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span><b>Read More<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-to-provide-limited-exemption-to-u-s-border-closure-to-reunite-families\">Canada to Provide \u2018Limited Exemption\u2019 to U.S. Border Closure to Reunite Families<\/a><\/span><span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/who-can-cross-canada-u-s-border-ircc-cbsa-need-same-interpretation-of-covid-19-restrictions\">Who Can Cross Canada-U.S. Border? IRCC, CBSA Need Same Interpretation of COVID-19 Restrictions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/coronavirus-canada-u-s-border-to-remain-closed-for-another-month-until-june-21\">Coronavirus: Canada-U.S. Border To Remain Closed For Another Month Until June 21<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eafaqihf0\">Gradual Reopening<\/h3>\n<p><span>Currently, each of Canada\u2019s provinces is doing all it can to safely re-open following virus-related lockdowns, looking to kickstart their economies after an incredibly difficult period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has offered guidance on what constitutes essential and non-essential travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Reasons considered \u2018non-essential\u2019 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>To visit family for a vacation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>For the birth of a grandchild, nephew, niece, cousin, etc. (For the parent of a child, this may be considered non-discretionary travel; however, it will still require assessment.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>To spend time at a secondary residence (vacation home, hunting or fishing lodge, etc.). This includes entry for upkeep or maintenance purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>To attend the funeral of a family member (This purpose of travel would be improbable due to quarantine measures and limits to the number of attendees at funerals under provincial restrictions.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Reasons considered \u2018essential\u2019 include travel for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Economic services and supply chains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Critical infrastructure support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Health (immediate medical care), safety and security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Supporting Indigenous communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Transiting through Canada for non-optional or non-discretionary purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Studying in Canada if already approved for a study permit on or before March 18.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Tending to family matters for non-optional or non-discretionary purposes (such as bringing supplies to elderly parents or tending to sick family members) when there is no one else available in Canada to assist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Any other activities that are deemed non-optional or non-discretionary by the Government of Canada or based on an officer\u2019s assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eafaqn8l1\">Different Interpretations<\/h3>\n<p><span>People wishing to enter Canada have faced some issues with the interpretations of the rule differing between IRCC and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This has resulted in travellers turning up at the border expecting to be able to cross, but then not being allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eafar00d3\">14-Day Self-Quarantine Plan<\/h3>\n<p><span>Regardless of reason for travel or exemption, any traveller with COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Furthermore, anyone entering Canada from the US or any other country will be required\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/covid-19-anyone-entering-canada-must-have-plan-for-14-day-isolation\">to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days upon entry<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Travellers are also required to present a quarantine plan, with details of where they will stay, how they will get groceries and medication and whether they will be staying with vulnerable people.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A further extension to the ban on non-essential travel across the Canada-US border is highly likely, according to a report by the Reuters news agency. Although a final decision has not yet been reached, the border is set to remain closed until late July. The current closure expires on June 21. 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