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CBSA reminds travellers of restrictions ahead of May Long Weekend

May 14, 2020 | 10:55 AM

With the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend and the warmer weather ahead, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding all travellers that the travel restrictions announced in March are still in place at all of Canada’s international border crossings.

The Government of Canada introduced these border measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, including the restriction of all non-essential travel into Canada.

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.

With the travel restrictions still in place, foreign nationals, including United States (U.S.) citizens, will not be allowed to enter Canada if they attempt to come for any of the following examples of discretionary (non-essential) travel:

– opening or checking on a cottage or seasonal home;

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– boating across the border;

– fishing or hunting;

– attending a party or celebration;

– visiting family, friends, partners or a girlfriend, boyfriend or fiancé(e);

– driving in transit for the purpose of taking a shortcut through Canada to get to a U.S. destination faster;

– picking up a pet; and,

– sightseeing.

The CBSA is also reminding boaters that crossing the border for recreation or tourism purposes is currently prohibited. Boaters should visit the CBSA website for more information.

All travellers entering Canada, including foreign national boaters who drop anchor in Canadian waters, must report to the CBSA. Failing to report is a serious offence, subject to potential penalty, seizure action, loss of trusted traveller program membership, and prosecution under the Customs Act or Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

(CBSA media release)