Source: Sophia Harris, cbc.ca, January 31, 2021
Some snowbirds are rushing home, others plan to extend their stay at their sun destination, in hopes that the new travel rules will be lifted by the time they return to Canada.
Despite Canada’s advisory not to travel abroad during the pandemic, snowbirds have been able to easily book flights and head south.
But now those snowbirds face major hurdles returning home, thanks to tough new travel measures announced by the federal government on Friday. Soon, air passengers will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival and spend up to three days of their 14-day quarantine in a designated hotel — which could cost them upwards of $2,000.
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