![]() In addition to YVR, the only other airports that will be accepting international flights until further notice are in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that non-citizens would no longer be able to enter Canada, with the exception of U.S. They will then be escorted through the airport to ensure they are kept away from other passengers.Īnyone displaying signs of illness will be pulled aside by CBSA officers for further questioning. ![]() ![]() READ MORE: Canada to close borders to most foreigners, but not to U.S.Įnhanced measures include that border officers will meet any travellers who are found to be ill in-flight at the nearest gate upon arrival, where the passenger will be provided with a kit that includes a mask. “They will also need to acknowledge that they are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days if they are coming form an international location.” “All incoming travellers no matter where their country of origin will face increased screening from CBSA officers and access kiosks will ask travellers to declare if they are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty breathing, coughing or a fever,” Richmond said during a news conference at the airport Tuesday. – and one of only four in Canada – to accept travellers into the country.ĬEO Craig Richmond said that travellers arriving off overseas flights will be monitored closely for symptoms by Canada Border Services Agency staff and health-care staff. The head of Vancouver International Airport says staff are ready to act as the only major airport in B.C.
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