Reduced Travel Restrictions for Relatives of Canadians and PRs Posted onJune 9, 2020September 29, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP Recently, the government announced that “immediate family members” of Canadians and Canadian permanent residents will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if they are coming to be with their Canadian or PR family member for at least 15 days. This will hopefully serve to reduce the uncertainty many have faced since measures under the Quarantine Act came into force at the end of March, prohibiting entry to Canada for optional and discretionary purposes. Family members seeking to reunite with Canadian spouses, children and parents have up to now been often subject to an assessment by airlines and Canada Border Services Agency personnel about whether they were entering for an “essential purpose.” While ordinary rules regarding entry to Canada will still apply, this latest announcement should mean that those who can demonstrate they are coming to reunite for a period of at least 15 days may do so without having to demonstrate an “essential purpose.” “This article is intended to inform. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.” Related Posts Posted onMarch 20, 2020June 16, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP CBSA Watchdog with No Teeth? … Read more Posted onOctober 23, 2018June 16, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP Update: “Taking the High Road” – Crossing the Canada/US Border following the Legalization of Cannabis … Read more Posted onAugust 21, 2018June 16, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP Taking the High Road: Canadians Crossing the US Border … Read more Posted onSeptember 12, 2017June 18, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP CBSA Arrests 2, Recovers 273kg of Cocaine in Sailboat at Nova Scotia Harbour … Read more