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Pursuant to paragraph 3(1)(j)(ii)of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States), made pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine a class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada.
As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt:

• Technicians or specialists specified by a government, manufacturer, or company, as required to install, inspect, maintain or repair equipment necessary to support critical infrastructure (Energy and Utilities, Information and Communication Technologies, Finance, Health, Food, Water, Transportation, Safety, Government and Manufacturing);
• Persons, including a captain, deckhand, observer, inspector, scientist, veterinarian and any other person supporting commercial or research open water aquaculture-related activities, who enter Canada for the purpose of carrying out aquaculture-related activities, including fishing, transporting fish to and from the aquaculture facility, treating fish for pests or pathogens, repairs, provisioning of aquaculture-related vessels or aquaculture facilities or exchange of crew and who proceed directly to an open water facility or vessel upon entry to Canada;
• Officials of a foreign government, including border services officers, immigration enforcement officers, law enforcement and correctional officers, who are escorting individuals travelling to Canada or from Canada pursuant to a legal process such as deportation, extradition or international transfer of offenders; and
• Officials of the Government of Canada, a provincial or a foreign government, including law enforcement, border enforcement, and immigration enforcement officers, who enter Canada for the purposes of law, border or immigration enforcement, or national security activities that support active investigations, ensure continuity of enforcement operations or activities, or transfer information or evidence pursuant to, or in support, of a legal process; and who are required to provide their services within 14 days of entry and have reasonable rationales for the immediacy of the work and the inability to plan for a 14 day quarantine.

Upon arriving at a point of entry into Canada, those who fall under the above categories, will not be prohibited from entering the country, provided the standard Government of Canada documentation for foreign nationals is presented and verified by a Canada Border Service Agency Screening Officer.

Please be aware that the mandatory 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people does not apply to those who meet the exemption criteria. However, should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a Quarantine Officer under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation or even immediate referral to a health care facility. This is in the best interest of both the traveller and all other Canadians.

While an exemption from quarantine may be granted under the federal Quarantine, Isolation, and Other Obligations Order, you are encouraged to consult the provincial and territorial resources for any additional restrictions regarding mandatory quarantine, as stricter measures may apply.

Pursuant to paragraph 6(1)(e) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Quarantine, Isolation, and Other Obligations), made pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, and as amended from time-to-time, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine an exempt class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada, if the person complies with any conditions imposed on them by the Chief Public Health Officer to minimize the risk of introduction or spread of COVID-19.

As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt from the requirement to quarantine upon entry into Canada:

• Persons in the trade or transportation sector who are important for the movement of goods or people, including truck drivers and crew members on any aircraft, shipping vessel or train, and that cross the border while performing their duties or for the purpose of performing their duties;
• Persons who must cross the border regularly^{Footnote *} to go to their normal place of employment, including critical infrastructure workers (Energy and Utilities, Information and Communication Technologies, Finance, Health, Food, Water, Transportation, Safety, Government and Manufacturing), provided they do not directly care for persons 65 years of age or older within the first 14 days after their entry to Canada^{Footnote *};
• Technicians or specialists specified by a government, manufacturer, or company, who enter Canada as required for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, installing or inspecting equipment necessary to support critical infrastructure (Energy and Utilities, Information and Communication Technologies, Finance, Health, Food, Water, Transportation, Safety, Government and Manufacturing) and are required to provide their services within 14 days of their entry to Canada and have reasonable rationales for the immediacy of the work and the inability to plan for a 14 day quarantine;
• Persons, including a captain, deckhand, observer, inspector, scientist, veterinarian and any other person supporting commercial or research open water aquaculture-related activities, who enter Canada for the purpose of carrying out aquaculture-related activities, who enter Canada for the purpose of carrying out aquaculture-related activities, including fishing, transporting fish to and from the aquaculture facility, treating fish for pests or pathogens, repairs, provisioning of aquaculture-related vessels or aquaculture facilities or exchange of crew and who proceed directly to an open water facility or vessel upon entry to Canada;
• Emergency service providers, including firefighters, peace officers, and paramedics, who return from providing such services in another country and are required to provide their services within 14 days of their return to Canada;
• Commercial conveyance operators repatriating human remains into Canada;
• Officials of the Government of Canada or a foreign government, including border services officers, immigration enforcement officers, law enforcement and correctional officers, who are escorting individuals travelling to Canada or from Canada pursuant to a legal process such as deportation, extradition or international transfer of offenders;
• Officials of the Government of Canada, a provincial or a foreign government, including law enforcement, border enforcement, and immigration enforcement officers, who enter Canada for the purposes of law, border or immigration enforcement, or national security activities that support active investigations, ensure continuity of enforcement operations or activities, or transfer information or evidence pursuant to, or in support, of a legal process; and who are required to provide their services within 14 days of entry and have reasonable rationales for the immediacy of the work and the inability to plan for a 14 day quarantine;
• Members of a crew for any conveyance who are re-entering Canada after having left to undertake mandatory training relating to the operation of a conveyance, and who are required by their employer to return to work as members of a crew on a conveyance within 14 days of their return to Canada; and
• Asymptomatic Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with status under the Indian Act accompanying a person seeking medical care pursuant to section 6(1)(i.1), if the person is either:
  • An asymptomatic or symptomatic minor child or dependent child; or
  • An asymptomatic person requiring assistance in accessing the essential medical services or treatments

Please be aware that the mandatory 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people does not apply to those who meet the exemption criteria. Persons exempt from mandatory quarantine are still required to wear an appropriate mask or face covering upon entry into Canada, while in transit and if they are in public settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained, and should otherwise respect the intent of the Order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Exemption from the requirement to quarantine does not automatically infer exemption from the requirement to provide a molecular test prior to boarding an aircraft.

Should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a border official under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation, a quarantine facility or even immediate referral to a health care facility. Symptomatic persons arriving at the Canadian land border will not be permitted entry unless they have the right to access Canadian health care. This is in the best interest of both the traveller and all other Canadians.

Pursuant to paragraph 3(l)(ii) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada), made pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, and as amended from time-to-time, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine a class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada.
As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt:

• Persons making urgent medical deliveries of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs, or other similar lifesaving human body parts, that are required for patient care in Canada.
• Crew members of a vessel within the meaning of section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 other than a pleasure craft within the meaning of that section.
• Persons who are licensed health care professionals with proof of employment in Canada.
• Those who fall under the above categories and arrive by means of an aircraft, will not be prohibited from entering Canada. By order of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, these individuals must present an exemption form upon entering Canada. Additional documentation related to the essential service may also be requested.

Please be aware that the 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people is recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada but is not mandatory at this time. However, should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a Quarantine Officer under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation or even immediate referral to a health care facility. This is in the best interest of both the traveller and all other Canadians.

If you require an exemption form or if you have additional questions about the Emergency Order, email us at: phac.emergencyorder-decretdurgencecovid19.aspc@canada.ca.

Pursuant to paragraph 3(1)(l)(ii) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States), issued pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine a class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada.

As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt:

• Persons making necessary medical deliveries within during or within a reasonable period of time of the duration of the Order in Council Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States) or within reasonable time after that, of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs, or other similar lifesaving human body parts, that are required for patient care in Canada.
• Crew members of a vessel within the meaning of section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 other than a pleasure craft within the meaning of that section.
• Persons who are licensed health care professionals with proof of employment in Canada.

Those who fall under the above categories and arrive by means of an aircraft, will not be prohibited from entering Canada. By order of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, these individuals must present an exemption form upon entering Canada. Additional documentation related to the essential service may also be requested.

Please be aware that the 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people is recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada but is not mandatory at this time. However, should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a Quarantine Officer under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation or even immediate referral to a health care facility. This is in the best interest of both the traveler and all other Canadians.

If you require an exemption form or if you have additional questions about the Emergency Order, email us at: phac.emergencyorder-decretdurgencecovid19.aspc@canada.ca.

Pursuant to paragraph 3(j)(ii)of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States), issued pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine a class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada.

As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt:

• Asymptomatic persons, including captains, deckhands, observers, inspectors, scientists and other persons supporting commercial or research fishing-related activities, who enter Canada aboard a "Canadian fishing vessel" or "foreign fishing vessel", as these phrases are defined under section 2 of the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act, for the purpose of carrying out fishing or fishing-related activities, including offloading of fish, repairs, provisioning the vessel and exchange of crew.
• Technicians specified by a government, manufacturer, or company, as required to maintain or repair equipment necessary to support critical infrastructure (Energy and Utilities, Information and Communication Technologies, Finance, Health, Food, Water, Transportation, Safety, Government and Manufacturing).

Upon arriving at a point of entry into Canada, those who fall under the above categories, will not be prohibited from entering the country, provided the standard Government of Canada documentation for foreign nationals is presented and verified by a Canada Border Service Agency Screening Officer.

Please be aware that the mandatory 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people now required by the Public Health Agency of Canada does not apply to those who meet the exemption criteria. However, should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a Quarantine Officer under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation or even immediate referral to a health care facility. This is in the best interest of both the traveller and all other Canadians.

If you require assistance in interpreting the exemptions or if you have additional questions about the Emergency Order, email us at: phac.emergencyorder-decretdurgencecovid19.aspc@canada.ca.

Pursuant to paragraph 3(e) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), issued pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, the Chief Public Health Officer may determine a class of persons who provide an essential service while in Canada.

As determined by the Chief Public Health Officer, at this time, the following class of persons are exempt:

• Persons making necessary medical deliveries during, or within a reasonable period of time of the duration of, the Order in Council Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation) of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs, or other similar body parts, that are required for patient care in Canada;
• Asymptomatic persons in the trade and transportation sector who are important for the movement of goods and people, including truck drivers and crew on any plane, train or marine vessel, and that cross the border while performing their duties or for the purpose of performing their duties;
• Asymptomatic persons, including captains, deckhands, observers, inspectors, scientists and other persons supporting commercial or research fishing-related activities, who enter Canada aboard a "Canadian fishing vessel" or "foreign fishing vessel", as these phrases are defined under section 2 of the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act, for the purpose of carrying out fishing or fishing-related activities, including offloading of fish, repairs, provisioning the vessel and exchange of crew;
• Asymptomatic persons who have to cross the border regularly to go to work, including those in the health care sector or critical infrastructure workers; and
• Asymptomatic persons who have to cross the border to provide or receive essential services, including emergency responders and personnel providing essential services to Canadians related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Upon arriving at a point of entry into Canada, those who fall under the above categories, will not be prohibited from entering the country. By order of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, these individuals must present an exemption form upon entering Canada. Additional documentation related to the essential service may also be requested.

Please be aware that the mandatory 14-day isolation period for asymptomatic people now required by the Public Health Agency of Canada does not apply to those who meet the exemption criteria. However, should any person - with no exception - arrive at the border exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, they are subject to the isolation orders issued by a Quarantine Officer under the Quarantine Act. This could include home isolation or even immediate referral to a health care facility. This is in the best interest of both the traveller and all other Canadians.

If you require an exemption form or if you have additional questions about the Emergency Order, email us at: phac.emergencyorder-decretdurgencecovid19.aspc@canada.ca.