Canada Extends Non-Essential International Travel Entry Ban Until the End of October

With an exception for spouses, children, parents, permanent residents, guardians of Canadian citizens and essential U.S. workers.

On Wednesday, Canada extended a ban on non-essential international travel entries until the end of October as the nation struggles in a surge of coronavirus cases.

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the government would maintain the non-essential travel ban, which has been in force since mid-March. With an exception for spouses, children, parents, permanent residents, and guardians of Canadian citizens.

Non-essential travel from the U.S. into Canada, except for essential workers, is banned until October 21.

The restriction follows the second wave of Covid-19 infections triggered in part by the return of millions of Canadians to work or school.