Canada is extending until the end of October the closure of its borders to foreigners, with the exception of those whose presence on its territory is deemed essential, the government announced on Wednesday.
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"We are extending existing restrictions on international travel from countries other than the United States to Canada until October 31, 2020,"
Bill Blair, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, said on Twitter.
Since last March, travelers arriving in Canada, whether Canadian or not, have been subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Since the beginning of June, foreign nationals can join their families living in Canada, if they are spouses, children, parents or legal guardians of Canadian citizens.
Otherwise, only people whose presence on Canadian soil is deemed essential, such as certain employees, are admitted.
For its part, Canada's border with the United States remains closed until October 21, as part of a separate bilateral agreement with Washington.
Only trade in goods and merchandise and travel considered essential are allowed.
This closure of the longest land border in the world was decided in March and has been renewed every month since.
As of Wednesday, Canada recorded 158,425 cases of coronavirus and more than 9,300 deaths.
