Finally going to visit my family

[Adelaide]

I haven't been back to Canada to visit my family since fall of last year when I normally go back 3-4 times for 10-14 days at a time. I was supposed to go back in April to renew my passport and visit, but then the borders were closed. I finally renewed my passport by mail and received it today from a very enthusiastic courier.

I have to follow some interesting rules or face massive fines/imprisonment:

Travellers without symptoms: mandatory quarantine
If you have recently returned to Canada and you have no symptoms, you must quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days. This is mandatory. You are at risk of developing symptoms and infecting others.

• You must quarantine (self-isolate) in a place where you will have no contact with vulnerable people, such as:
  • people 65 years or older, or
  • people with underlying medical conditions
• You will need to confirm you have a suitable place to isolate where you will have access to basic necessities, such as food and medication.
• You must wear a non-medical mask or face covering while traveling to the place you will quarantine (self-isolate).

If you do not have an adequate place to quarantine (self-isolate), the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada will designate a facility where you must remain for 14 days.

In addition to the above, mandatory quarantine (self-isolate) means you must:

• go directly to your place of quarantine, without stopping anywhere, and stay there for 14 days
  • do not go to school, work or other public areas and community setting
• monitor your health for symptoms of COVID-19
• arrange to have someone pick up essentials like groceries or medication for you
• do not have visitors
• stay in a private place like your yard or balcony if you go outside for fresh air
• keep a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 metres) from others

Compliance and enforcement of the Quarantine Act
The Government of Canada is working with federal and provincial partners to promote and verify compliance of the emergency order with active communication and spot checks.

If you are permitted to enter Canada, you will be:

• asked if you have a cough, fever or difficulty breathing
• required to acknowledge that you must:
  • isolate for 14 days if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or
  • quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days if you do not have symptoms
• asked if you have a suitable place to isolate or quarantine (self-isolate)
  • a suitable place is one where you will have basic necessities, such as food and medication, and where you will not have contact with vulnerable people
• given instructions about your obligations under the emergency order

Violating any instructions provided to you when you entered Canada is an offence under the Quarantine Act and could lead to up to:

• 6 months in prison and/or
• $750,000 in fines

Further, a person who causes a risk of imminent death or serious bodily harm to another person while wilfully or recklessly contravening this act or the regulations could be liable for:

• a fine of up to $1,000,000 or
• imprisonment of up to 3 years or
• both

The Contraventions Act has been changed to give police (including RCMP, provincial and local police) more power to enforce the Quarantine Act. They can now issue tickets to people who do not comply with the act. Fines range from $275 to $1000.

And I'm totally okay with that.

Going to quarantine for two weeks alone at my grandmother's condo since she is staying at her other home and then spend 2 or 3 days visiting my family and friends. Getting teary-eyed thinking about it; I didn't think I would be able to get back for a while yet. Hell, if they told me I had to stay at CFB Trenton (military base) for my quarantine, I totally would. I miss my family.

[Private Pickle]

I haven't been back to Canada to visit my family since fall of last year when I normally go back 3-4 times for 10-14 days at a time. I was supposed to go back in April to renew my passport and visit, but then the borders were closed. I finally renewed my passport by mail and received it today from a very enthusiastic courier.

I have to follow some interesting rules or face massive fines/imprisonment:




And I'm totally okay with that.

Going to quarantine for two weeks alone at my grandmother's condo since she is staying at her other home and then spend 2 or 3 days visiting my family and friends. Getting teary-eyed thinking about it; I didn't think I would be able to get back for a while yet. Hell, if they told me I had to stay at CFB Trenton (military base) for my quarantine, I totally would. I miss my family.

There is no place like home.

[donttread]

I haven't been back to Canada to visit my family since fall of last year when I normally go back 3-4 times for 10-14 days at a time. I was supposed to go back in April to renew my passport and visit, but then the borders were closed. I finally renewed my passport by mail and received it today from a very enthusiastic courier.

I have to follow some interesting rules or face massive fines/imprisonment:




And I'm totally okay with that.

Going to quarantine for two weeks alone at my grandmother's condo since she is staying at her other home and then spend 2 or 3 days visiting my family and friends. Getting teary-eyed thinking about it; I didn't think I would be able to get back for a while yet. Hell, if they told me I had to stay at CFB Trenton (military base) for my quarantine, I totally would. I miss my family.

Glad to hear that you are going to get to go back.

[Peter1469]

If you got tested for the COVID antibodies and you came back + would they skip the quarantine?

[Adelaide]

Well, my family has told me not to come because they think it's too dangerous (for me, and them). They also got concerned that my car would be vandalized because of the US plates, due to dishonest American tourists ("We're going to Alaska" so they could vacation in Canada) and because it seems most new cases in my province are coming across the border.

Dang.

[Dr. Who]

Well, my family has told me not to come because they think it's too dangerous (for me, and them). They also got concerned that my car would be vandalized because of the US plates, due to dishonest American tourists ("We're going to Alaska" so they could vacation in Canada) and because it seems most new cases in my province are coming across the border.

Dang.

Could you fly to Niagara Falls, NY - cross the border and rent a car?

[DGUtley]

Enjoy your trip.

[jigglepete]

Well, my family has told me not to come because they think it's too dangerous (for me, and them). They also got concerned that my car would be vandalized because of the US plates, due to dishonest American tourists ("We're going to Alaska" so they could vacation in Canada) and because it seems most new cases in my province are coming across the border.

Dang.

Sorry to hear that, my sister just cancelled Thanksgiving

[jigglepete]

Could you fly to Niagara Falls, NY - cross the border and rent a car?

Or go up to Derby Line in VT and walk across...

[Dr. Who]

Or go up to Derby Line in VT and walk across...

You can also walk across the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls and there would be car rental agencies close by on the other side.