Canada Offers Compassionate Travelers COVID-19 Quarantine Exemption

The government of Canada updated its travel policy, saying, 'We understand that you're arriving under difficult circumstances, but all travelers entering Canada must follow testing and quarantine requirements. This is to keep everyone safe, particularly given the new COVID-19 variants in Canada and around the world.'

However, Canadians returning after a compassionate visit abroad now have an option.

'If you're a resident of Canada flying home, you can now apply for an exemption from the mandatory hotel stopover.'

'We recommend that you submit your application for exemption before you leave Canada for compassionate reasons. Applications will not be processed upon arrival in Canada.'

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer of Canada is in close contact with provincial and territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health to ensure that any cases of COVID-19 occurring in Canada continue to be rapidly identified and managed to protect Canadians' health.

On May 30, 2021, Canada reported (34) additional fatalities related to COVID-19. The majority of COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Ontario.