Global News has learned tens of thousands of passengers take connecting flights after arriving in Canada from an international destination, before quarantine begins.

A Lindsay resident allegedly failed to quarantine for 14 days after returning to Canada from a foreign trip.

The B.C. couple have legal residency in Mexico, but weren't allowed to transit the U.S. While they were out of the country for just minutes, they'll still have to quarantine for 14 days.

"The man had failed to report his crossing into Canada and did not meet the entry requirements under the current quarantine restrictions," said police.

The superintendent says some parents believe diplomas would provide a boost to students' marks, which he says is an inaccurate assumption.

"To say that this is frustrating and confusing is to put it mildly," travel writer Fionn Davenport said.

John Gradek of McGill reviews how travel might be different as the world deals with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In particular, the order addresses the self-isolation or quarantine of people diagnosed with COVID-19.

RCMP said in one case it "was clear the persons on this vessel had misstated their intention to travel to Alaska and had entered Canada for the purposes of tourism."

New Glasgow Regional Police are reminding residents to report any violation under the Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts by calling (902) 752-1941.