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Canada Border Services Agency reminds SLC residents of travel restrictions at border crossings

Posted 7/1/20

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a statement for July 1 (Canada Day) and July 4 (United States Independence Day) holidays reminding travelers that travel restrictions are still in …

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Canada Border Services Agency reminds SLC residents of travel restrictions at border crossings

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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a statement for July 1 (Canada Day) and July 4 (United States Independence Day) holidays reminding travelers that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings.

These measures remain in place until at least July 21.

All travel of an optional or discretionary nature, including tourism, recreation and entertainment, is covered by these measures across all ports of entry in all modes of transportation: land, marine, air and rail, CBSA said.

With the travel restrictions still in place, foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, will not be allowed to enter Canada if they attempt to come for any of the following examples of discretionary travel: opening or checking on a cottage or seasonal home; sightseeing; boating across the border; fishing or hunting; visiting friends or a girlfriend, boyfriend or fiancé(e); attending a party or celebration; driving in transit for the purpose of taking a shortcut through Canada to get to a United States (U.S.) destination faster; or picking up a pet.

Asymptomatic immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the immediate family member definition and are coming to Canada for a minimum of 15 days will be exempt from the prohibition from entering Canada for a discretionary purpose. Read more information about Foreign nationals who are immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Unless exempt, boaters cannot currently enter Canadian waters (territorial sea and internal waters) or boundary waters for discretionary reasons. These reasons include: touring, sightseeing and pleasure fishing. Read more Information for foreign boaters.

The CBSA has temporarily suspended or reduced service at certain small vessel reporting sites, small airports of entry, ferry terminals and to the Remote Area Border Crossing program. Travellers should review the list of CBSA locations that remain open during this temporary service suspension.