16,000 non-Canadian entered Canada in one week
Despite the widespread belief that Canada’s border is closed, there are many exceptions that allow foreign workers, Canadian citizens and permanent residents and their families, international students and others to enter the country. More than 49,000 travellers arrived in Canada by air during the week of September 21-27, including more than 16,000 non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents, according to the Canadian Border Service Agency. Everyone who enters the country must be quarantined for 14 days. However, not all travellers abide by this rule, as evidenced by the news of various violations of the Quarantine Act. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety of Canada, said 2% to 3% of infections are related to international travel.
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