The Prime Minister has confirmed Canada is closing its borders. Justin Trudeau calls their actions aggressive but needed. He says airlines will be given instructions to stop passengers from boarding if they are showing symptoms.
Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 will not be able to come to Canada and the Prime Minister says they will not leave travelling Canadians behind and will be provided with funding support while they wait to come back to Canada.
“To help Canadians return home, our government will set up a support program for Canadians that need to get on a plane, Canadian travellers will be able to get financial help to cover the costs of getting home, or for their basic needs while they are waiting to return to Canada,” the Prime Minister said.
The exceptions for who as a non-Canadian will be allowed include diplomats, aircrews, immediate family members of Canadian citizens and US citizens.
Only four airports will be accepting international flights, Toronto Pearson, Montreal Trudeau, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport.
Trudeau says the travel restrictions will not impact commerce or trade.
The PM says Canadians who are overseas must attempt to come home if possible. Once you arrive back to Canada you are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.
