Borders

• Truckers, airlines push back on Trudeau government’s new border rules

  Ottawa is taking fire for changes announced Friday to the border rules for international travellers. Critics are worried the changes could have a negative impact on the economy.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2021
  
• Planned Aug. 9 reopening of border with St-Pierre-Miquelon cheered in Newfoundland

  Canadians will have to present at the St-Pierre-Miquelon border a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours, and they also need one upon their return to Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
  
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• Premier John Horgan not pushing to re-open border with U.S., calls for ‘thoughtful plan’

  The B.C. government is under growing pressure from the province's tourism sector to work towards easing the border restrictions to support the industry.

  Economy

  May 28, 2021
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• A Canadian vaccine certificate faces science, privacy hurdles: officials

  Sources tell Global News that Canada may prefer alternatives to vaccine passports for travellers, including rapid COVID-19 testing and different rules for different countries.

  Politics

  May 1, 2021
• ‘Desperate’ Ford to Trudeau at First Ministers’ Meeting: Shut the borders

  During a Thursday teleconference call, premiers pressed the prime minister to do more on borders and to step up for provincial sick leave programs.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2021
• Provinces want tightened travel, land border restrictions to limit COVID-19 variants: Legault

  Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters he's working on a letter with his counterparts in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
• P.E.I. closing borders to non-resident travellers from outside of Atlantic Canada

  Measures include seasonal residents planning to come to P.E.I. in the next four weeks, who will be advised to defer their travel until at least May 17.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
• Confusion around essential medical exemptions for hotel quarantine

  An exemption to Health Canada requirements for international travellers who went abroad for 'essential' medical services or treatment compounds uncertainty, these researchers say.

  Commentary

  Mar 3, 2021
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• New Brunswick investigating after Peterborough councillor visited province despite border restrictions

  N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says the case of an Ontario councillor visiting the province to monitor restaurants reopening is "under full investigation."

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2020
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• Nova Scotia business minister says reopening borders key to start of tourism season

  "We can't go anywhere from a tourism perspective rebuild until the borders will open."

  Economy

  May 14, 2020