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Find out if you can travel to Canada -

Foreign national without symptoms -
U.S. entry - Not optional
You indicated that you are:

a foreign national
not showing signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19
coming from the United States
coming for a work reason that is not optional

Based on your answers, you will likely be allowed to enter Canada;

however, the final determination will be made by a government official
at the port of entry.

You will have to demonstrate that your entry is not optional.

What you need to do next

bring proof of employment and your work activities or business
related visit
if you aren’t exempt from quarantine, use the checklist for your
method of entry:
Driving to Canada requirements checklist
Flying to Canada requirements checklist

This answer does not guarantee entry into Canada

Final determination regarding entry and quarantine is made by a
government representative at the port of entry based on the
information presented to them at the time of entry into Canada.

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You must meet the entry requirements under the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act and provide appropriate travel and
immigration documentation; find out if you need a visitor visa or an
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
You won’t be allowed to board a flight to Canada if you don’t meet
the flight requirements.
Failure to comply with the COVID-19 Emergency order is an offence
under the Quarantine Act and could lead to imprisonment and/or
fines.

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