Author Topic: Canada closing borders to most travellers who are not citizens (Read 84679 times)

Joel · « **on:** March 15, 2020, 05:51:23 PM »

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/487657-trudeau-says-closing-canadian-borders-an-option

RewardsAddict · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2020, 05:59:22 PM »

Quote from: Joel2 on March 15, 2020, 05:51:23 PM

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/487657-trudeau-says-closing-canadian-borders-an-option

So now it's not only flying that's a problem

CountValentine · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2020, 06:01:53 PM »

Close all travel.

myi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:14:57 AM »

Seems only foreigners, while Canadian citizens would be able to return home.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:21:55 AM »

Will pose a problem for Americans using the chartered TLV-YZZ flight on 3/18. They’re going to connect in Canada.

myi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:25:05 AM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on March 16, 2020, 12:21:55 AM

Will pose a problem for Americans using the chartered TLV-YZZ flight on 3/18. They’re going to connect in Canada.

A ahort connecting flight shouldn't be an issue.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:33:20 AM »

Quote from: myi on March 16, 2020, 12:25:05 AM

A ahort connecting flight shouldn't be an issue.

It could be if borders are shut down and connecting flights are cancelled.

myi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:35:27 AM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on March 16, 2020, 12:33:20 AM

It could be if borders are shut down and connecting flights are cancelled.

The borders are shut for foreigners, while people coming back home will have to remain at home for a couple of days, not to infect others if they caught any type of COVID19.

SamCan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2020, 01:38:13 AM »

First Trudeau and Freeland were going on and on not to close any borders or cancel flights, what changed? Reality or US pressure?

ari3 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2020, 02:12:50 AM »

Quote from: SamCan on March 16, 2020, 01:38:13 AM

First Trudeau and Freeland were going on and on not to close any borders or cancel flights, what changed? Reality or US pressure?

Maybe his wife getting the virus changed his thinking.

syp5 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2020, 12:41:02 PM »

Canada still has flights coming in from China
https://mobile.twitter.com/ezralevant/status/1239587822920585216

SamCan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2020, 01:43:15 PM »

Trudeau just blocked border to non Canadians, US citizens without symptoms exempted.

Alexsei · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2020, 01:56:03 PM »

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-the-latest-on-the-coronavirus-markets-open-sharply-lower-in-europe/

Canada is closing its borders to non-citizens because of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.

"We can still slow the spread of this virus," Trudeau said. "It is time to take every precaution to keep people safe."

Canada will make some exceptions to the closure of its borders, including for U.S. citizens.

"Let me be clear, if you're abroad, it's time to come home," Trudeau said, speaking to Canadian citizen.

This is breaking news. Check back for updates.

SamCan · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2020, 03:01:13 PM »

Policies Starting on Wednesday,

Us citizens that were outside US or Canada within 14 days will be banned.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2020, 10:20:36 PM »

People are very misinformed (in general). My wife has an coworker who thinks she won’t be allowed in for Pesach to be at her parents. Why don’t people do proper research?

israshot · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2020, 10:08:25 AM »

We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020

SamCan · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2020, 12:49:35 PM »

Has “urgent reasons” been explained ?

CountValentine · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2020, 12:52:52 PM »

Quote from: SamCan on March 18, 2020, 12:49:35 PM

Has “urgent reasons” been explained ?

No urgent reasons given. A prudent step to take is the reason.

Alexsei · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2020, 01:39:14 PM »

Quote from: CountValentine on March 18, 2020, 12:52:52 PM

No urgent reasons given. A prudent step to take is the reason.

A few days ago a 15 passenger van with both US and canadian citizens travelling to a bar mitzvah were told only the canadians can pass (they turn around and went to an off route border where they all passed...)

Mo2 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2020, 03:06:40 PM »

Now that the border is closed for ALL non essential travel, should I assume my flights from US to Canada for Pesach will be canceled and refunded? Flying to Canada using AA miles and returning with paid AC flight