. They are responsible for having a place to self-isolate, including a way to get there, get groceries and access essential medical services. Penalties for breaking mandated quarantine orders can range from a maximum fine of $750,000, six months of jail time and a year-long ban from Canada.
I would just like to emphasize to all Canadians, to all Americans, that these restrictions are there for a reason. The U.S.-Canada border has been shut down to non-essential visitors since mid-March. Prime Minister Trudeau has extended the order three times since then, given the growing number of cases of COVID-19 in the United States. It is set to expire on July 21, but the Canadian government reviews the agreement every month.
Only Americans who are essential workers, have an essential reason to visit, or hold dual citizenship are currently allowed into Canada. But the government of Canada has warned that evenTrudeau says he’s being ‘very careful’ about opening the U.S.-Canada border. Story continues below.The response came after Americans were spotted in Banff, where they were allegedly allowed to enter after telling border agents officers that they were driving to Alaska.
“I would just like to emphasize to all Canadians, to all Americans, that these restrictions are there for a reason,” said Freeland at a press conference. “They are there to keep us all safe.” Canada isn’t the only country Americans are trying to sneak into during pandemic travel restrictions. On Sunday,in May after he left his hotel room to buy medical supplies, instead of following his mandated two-week quarantine.
Its rarely transmitted if you are asymptomatic. This is not a good tourism policy.
I have seen Washington State USA licence plates in Vancouver and a Mexico licence plate - both this weekend. I was surprised to see them - how did they get here?
Typical arrogant Americans
Unless you are a professional athlete... COVID19Ontario
I can’t believe we’re trusting Americans to do this. The fact that they are coming over knowing the border is closed, means they cannot be trusted. This is such bullshit. That fucking country is a danger to the world.
Oh wow, a $1000 fine, $750 in USD. Those Americans violating rules should get their names on a list & be prohibited from entering Canada, ever. What kind fo selfish bum would put the lives of others at risk like that, the worst kind of people should get the worst sentences
CLOSE THE 🇨🇦 / 🇺🇸 boarder for good. Until COVID is stable. 🇺🇸 They just come to buy our cheaper drugs and liqueur. Fish & hunt.
'Self isolate' bahaha 😅😅😅
Stop letting them in stop letting them use the stupid Alaskan loophole
Americans don't like rules , that's why the numbers are still climbing . Stay out of Canada if you don't want to follow the rules !
Asymptomatic people rarely transmit the virus according to the WHO this week.
Some just push it don’t they?
Did they get sent back to their country?
$1,000 fine? That's it? I've been following all the rules set out by public health in Canada largely to protect family members who are vulnerable. $1,000 doesn't come close to the value of their lives! $1 billion doesn't cover it. Fine them everything they are worth and more.
Why are they allowed in? Shut it down!
Using the loop hole of driving to Alaska should be unacceptable. No entry means no entry. Period. Border is closed. Fine them, ban them and send them back to where ever they came from.
them home!! i thought the border was closed?
Should be fined, escorted to the closest US border entry point and banned from returning for 2 years!
Why were they allowed in? Borders are closed, no?
I don't think they should be allowed to go to Alaska. I'm not risking anyone getting sick because of some stupid tourists.
Should have flown in from favoured China.
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