Yesterday, (February 18), we advised that, subject to a few exceptions (notably, ‘essential’ workers), all travelers to Canada arriving by air will be required to quarantine at a government-approved hotel starting Monday, February 22. (See http://www.kranclaw.com/2021/02/further-information-on-mandatory-hotel-quarantine/.) We also indicated that the list of allowable hotels, however, was not yet then available. The information from the government has been flowing piecemeal, but indeed, the government has now released the list of hotels. The list can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice/mandatory-hotel-stay-air-travellers/list-government-authorized-hotels-booking.html. The site also gives further instructions about how to reserve, etc.
Travelers are required to make a reservation at an approved hotel in advance of travel. This requirement does not apply to entry to Canada by land.
Note that this requirement is still in addition to other measures in place, including pre-flight and on-arrival COVID testing, and the ongoing quarantine requirement for the balance of the 14 days after the 3-day hotel stay.
We will continue to monitor COVID-related and immigration issues that may impact travel to Canada, and advise accordingly. All travelers must be cognizant of the requirements, failing which, there may of course be negative outcomes, and notably the inability to travel to Canada.
The information in this article is for general purposes only, and not intended as legal advice for any particular situation.