Canada's borders will remain closed until January 21

Canada announced Sunday, November 30 a new extension, until January 21, 2021, of the closure of its borders to foreigners whose presence is not considered essential.

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Since last March, travelers arriving in Canada, whether Canadian or not, have been subject to a mandatory fourteen-day quarantine to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

For its part, Canada's border with the United States remains closed until December 21, as part of a separate bilateral agreement with Washington.

Only trade in goods and merchandise and travel considered essential are authorized.

The closure of the longest land border in the world was decided in March and it could be extended after December 21, the Canadian government said in a statement.

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The government says it

from January 21 to harmonize any extensions to the closures of its borders between the United States and other countries in the world, as well as the mandatory quarantine decree.

Ottawa is also announcing the creation of a framework to

events such as

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The press release does not specify the events in question.