Negative test to enter Canada

[Malibuk]

In an effort to curb the continuing coronavirus crisis, Canada will now require all air passengers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving in the country.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the presence of Canada Border Service Agency agents will also be increased at border crossings and airports to ensure Canadians understand the newly tightened rules.
The test must be a PCR test — considered the gold-standard of COVID-19 tests. These tests need to be processed in a lab and usually take at least a day to provide results.
The new rules are expected to come into play in the next few days.
“If you must travel, understand that upon your return, you must follow guidelines and quarantine for 14 days. It’s not just the right thing to do — it’s the law. And if you don’t, it can result in serious consequences.”
Blair emphasized that the new travel rule does not replace the 14-day quarantine period.
Violation of quarantine laws can result in up to six months in jail or up to $750,000 in fines.

 

[Cheeta]

9 months to late. Anything can happen within 3 days. How about testing at the airport as well. Quarantine those who are + in hotel.

 

[shack]

Anything can happen within 3 days. How about testing at the airport as well. Quarantine those who are + in hotel.

Even better, test them immediately before boarding the incoming flight. Let them quarantine back there.

 

[yomero5]

Better late than never, I suppose?

 

[Gentlemoan]

Does this mean that the borders are open for all and nonessential travel?

 

[Robichouuu]

Does this mean that the borders are open for all and nonessential travel?

Stupid thing is we are all in lockdown, but you can book a vacation and go anywhere. So why lock us down.

 

[farquhar]

In an effort to curb the continuing coronavirus crisis, Canada will now require all air passengers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving in the country.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the presence of Canada Border Service Agency agents will also be increased at border crossings and airports to ensure Canadians understand the newly tightened rules.
The test must be a PCR test — considered the gold-standard of COVID-19 tests. These tests need to be processed in a lab and usually take at least a day to provide results.
The new rules are expected to come into play in the next few days.
“If you must travel, understand that upon your return, you must follow guidelines and quarantine for 14 days. It’s not just the right thing to do — it’s the law. And if you don’t, it can result in serious consequences.”
Blair emphasized that the new travel rule does not replace the 14-day quarantine period.
Violation of quarantine laws can result in up to six months in jail or up to $750,000 in fines.

Blair also said that the Government can't prevent Canadian citizens from entering the country, PCR Test or not.

 

[Malibuk]

Blair also said that the Government can't prevent Canadian citizens from entering the country, PCR Test or not.

They are going to be prevented from boarding the plane.
Those who do make it here without a negative test result will be forced into a 14 day quarantine at a designated site. Hopefully, at their expense.

 

[Robichouuu]

ok but, how is this fair to small business, you can travel, sit side by side on a plane, but lets shut down all small business.

 

[squeezer]

Anyone who knowingly travels for non essential reasons knows the risks and therefore if not allowed to board a plane to come back, its their problem and should be completely on their dime.

 

[jcpro]

Oh goody! We are about to catch up to Granada.

 

[WetSeeker]

I know someone who went south for a vacation, quarantined for just a few days and felt fine and resumed his life. He plans to go away for another week (deals are great he says) and do the same in January.

 

[Malibuk]

I know someone who went south for a vacation, quarantined for just a few days and felt fine and resumed his life. He plans to go away for another week (deals are great he says) and do the same in January.

This is why the new rule is needed.
The honour system doesn`t work.
Even when the catch people, they only get a warning.
40,000+ warnings, 130 tickets, and 8 charges equals the wrong precedent and no deterrent.

 

[shack]

ok but, how is this fair to small business, you can travel

It is fair. Small business owners are also allowed to travel.

 

[Robichouuu]

It is fair. Small business owners are also allowed to travel.

Yes but many of them are struggling to make ends meet.

 

[doggystyle99]

In an effort to curb the continuing coronavirus crisis, Canada will now require all air passengers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving in the country.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the presence of Canada Border Service Agency agents will also be increased at border crossings and airports to ensure Canadians understand the newly tightened rules.
The test must be a PCR test — considered the gold-standard of COVID-19 tests. These tests need to be processed in a lab and usually take at least a day to provide results.
The new rules are expected to come into play in the next few days.
“If you must travel, understand that upon your return, you must follow guidelines and quarantine for 14 days. It’s not just the right thing to do — it’s the law. And if you don’t, it can result in serious consequences.”
Blair emphasized that the new travel rule does not replace the 14-day quarantine period.
Violation of quarantine laws can result in up to six months in jail or up to $750,000 in fines.

Almost a year into the pandemic, I am just glad you've finally stopped spreading a lot of misinformation about the shutdowns, their effectiveness and other non factual nonsense you were posting prior about COVID-19.
Like your famous doozy line about shutdowns “The cure is worse than the virus”

https://terb.cc/xenforo/threads/reopening-ontario.710363/post-6688741

“Covid is much worse than the flu and this shutdown cure is much worse than Covid.

We are just kicking the can down the road.
There is no miracle vaccine coming any time soon, if ever.

We are fast approaching the edge of the cliff of an uncontrollable economic collapse.”

 

[Malibuk]

Transport Minster Garneau explains new rules for travellers
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OTTAWA -- Anyone arriving in Canada starting Jan. 7 will need to have a negative COVID-19 test before boarding and may have to quarantine in a federal facility if they have inadequate isolation plans, the federal government says.
Flyers aged five and up will need have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their scheduled departure and must show the results to their airline before they board their flight.
Travellers who receive a negative test result must still complete the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Travellers will have to provide a quarantine plan for federal officials to review.
If officials aren't satisfied, the government said people will be required to quarantine in a federal facility.
The statement on Thursday afternoon said Canadians vacationing abroad should immediately start arranging for a COVID-19 test to avoid delays in coming home.
The details arrive one day after cabinet ministers decided that Canada would join other countries in making a negative PCR test as a travel requirement.
A PCR test is designed to detect minute amounts of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, usually through a swab up the nose or in the mouth.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau had been in contact with airlines on Wednesday as the high-level details rolled out. On Thursday, the government said the Jan. 7 start date was designed to provide airlines with enough time to comply with the new rules.

 

[bazokajoe]

They are going to be prevented from boarding the plane.
Those who do make it here without a negative test result will be forced into a 14 day quarantine at a designated site. Hopefully, at their expense.

You can board a plane positive or not. The checks will be done at your final destination.
If you are Canadian aboard, why bother with a test. You can't be denied entry and you still have to do a mandatory quarantine regardless of your test results.

 

[Malibuk]

You can board a plane positive or not. The checks will be done at your final destination.
If you are Canadian aboard, why bother with a test. You can't be denied entry and you still have to do a mandatory quarantine regardless of your test results.

No, you are not getting on the plane without a negative test.


OTTAWA -- Anyone arriving in Canada starting Jan. 7 will need to have a negative COVID-19 test before boarding and may have to quarantine in a federal facility if they have inadequate isolation plans, the federal government says.
Flyers aged five and up will need have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their scheduled departure and must show the results to their airline before they board their flight.

 

[bazokajoe]

No, you are not getting on the plane without a negative test.


OTTAWA -- Anyone arriving in Canada starting Jan. 7 will need to have a negative COVID-19 test before boarding and may have to quarantine in a federal facility if they have inadequate isolation plans, the federal government says.
Flyers aged five and up will need have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their scheduled departure and must show the results to their airline before they board their flight.

We shall see. I don't think the airlines will give a shit.