Recent Updates to Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Response

In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Canada continues to update its policies and regulations relating to travel and immigration to Canada. The most recent set of changes aim to contain the spread of COVID-19 while also recognizing the important contributions that immigrants, temporary foreign workers and international students are making to Canada’s COVID-19 response. These changes have consequences for students, foreign workers, and Canadian employers, and include the following:

1. New Compliance Rules for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers
2. New Rules for International Students Working in Essential Services
3. Updated Restrictions on Travel from the United States
4. New Requirement to Wear Face Masks