Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
#751
Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
Looks like quarantine hotel is possibly coming from Thursday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new...soon-1.5895349
Travellers should prepare for post-flight testing, hotel quarantine as soon as Thursday: Alghabra
#752
Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
Yes, I am leaning towards that option tbh. I did already accept a job and I don't like letting people down or going back on my word but, as I said in my earlier post, it's starting to feel like this is just a sign from fate and my move to Canada just wasn't meant to happen.
If my support system wasn't here I would be gone. So many of the attitudes people have here go against what I believe in, and it's quite taxing mentally living somewhere where you disagree with a lot of the rules and policies you have to follow on a daily basis.
#753
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Exemptions for people living one side of the province border and working the other side but not TFWs.
People need to look Down Under for the benefits of quarantines upon arrival. I believe New Zealand funds it and those arriving in Australia. Life's pretty much normal because they took it seriously and acted accordingly.
In February, the Australian (Tennis) Open takes place. With spectators. The rugby championship has also taken place there - with spectators.
The British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is in doubt. They had been considering at least playing the test matches between the Lions and South Africa in the UK and Ireland, without spectators of course.
But Australia has stepped forward offering to host the players and the tests. With spectators.
#754
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Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
Western Australia now in lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/australi...-covid-variant
#755
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 432
Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
People need to look Down Under for the benefits of quarantines upon arrival. I believe New Zealand funds it and those arriving in Australia. Life's pretty much normal because they took it seriously and acted accordingly.
In February, the Australian (Tennis) Open takes place. With spectators. The rugby championship has also taken place there - with spectators.
The British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is in doubt. They had been considering at least playing the test matches between the Lions and South Africa in the UK and Ireland, without spectators of course.
But Australia has stepped forward offering to host the players and the tests. With spectators.
In February, the Australian (Tennis) Open takes place. With spectators. The rugby championship has also taken place there - with spectators.
The British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is in doubt. They had been considering at least playing the test matches between the Lions and South Africa in the UK and Ireland, without spectators of course.
But Australia has stepped forward offering to host the players and the tests. With spectators.
#756
Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
Western Australia now in lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/australi...-covid-variant
One positive test and see how seriously they treat it.
#757
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I would just say that due to the COVID-19 situation your circumstances have changed and you are unable to immigrate to Canada. I wouldn't feel bad about it, the government are simply being too onerous and the restrictions have made you re-think whether Canada is actually a place you want to call home.
If my support system wasn't here I would be gone. So many of the attitudes people have here go against what I believe in, and it's quite taxing mentally living somewhere where you disagree with a lot of the rules and policies you have to follow on a daily basis.
Other countries have shown that it is possible to have shortened quarantine and rigorous testing without impacting convenience of travel, this is just not a political priority for Canada. It is very clear the political aim is to shame and punish travelers. It is absolutely ludicrous that part of the $2000 fee goes toward private security for law enforcement. Do we garnish prisoners bank accounts to pay for their care and correctional officers in the jails? No? So why should travelers have to pay out of pocket for someone to come check up on them and make sure they are following the law? Sounds alot like a private prison organization run by the government to me.
If my support system wasn't here I would be gone. So many of the attitudes people have here go against what I believe in, and it's quite taxing mentally living somewhere where you disagree with a lot of the rules and policies you have to follow on a daily basis.
Other countries have shown that it is possible to have shortened quarantine and rigorous testing without impacting convenience of travel, this is just not a political priority for Canada. It is very clear the political aim is to shame and punish travelers. It is absolutely ludicrous that part of the $2000 fee goes toward private security for law enforcement. Do we garnish prisoners bank accounts to pay for their care and correctional officers in the jails? No? So why should travelers have to pay out of pocket for someone to come check up on them and make sure they are following the law? Sounds alot like a private prison organization run by the government to me.
DG is already a Permanent Resident - he was returning to live in Canada with a job lined up.. he's already given up his apt in the UK and made arrangements in Ontario.. a bit different to someone just starting the process.
#758
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I'm giving him advice on what to say to his employer if he would like to remain in the UK in light of the new (and ever continuing) covid restrictions in our area. I know he is a PR.
#759
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I was considering arriving sooner than planned and travelling early during the w/c 08/02/2021 but even that won't help now if they're going to introduce these measures on the 4th.
#760
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Gozit is aware of my situation. I honestly think he is just trying to help.
#761
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No, I appreciate your advice and I think you have the right idea tbh. That coupled with the idea that ongoing restrictions might mean that I will not know when I can see my family again just mean the cons are outweighing the pros on this really. Other than retaining my PR, I really can't see any reason to go at this point.
I was considering arriving sooner than planned and travelling early during the w/c 08/02/2021 but even that won't help now if they're going to introduce these measures on the 4th.
I was considering arriving sooner than planned and travelling early during the w/c 08/02/2021 but even that won't help now if they're going to introduce these measures on the 4th.
#762
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From the link - Not Western Australia, the south west part - "Western Australia has imposed a five-day lockdown in metropolitan Perth, the Peel region and the state’s South West amid fears a hotel quarantine worker who has tested positive to Covid-19 has contracted the highly contagious UK variant."
One positive test and see how seriously they treat it.
One positive test and see how seriously they treat it.
#763
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I completely respect FL's opinion and always have but until the government formally announce a pause to RO requirements (which IMHO they really should have done when the travel restrictions were introduced last March) it's likely going to remain entirely at the whim of the processing officer.
Last edited by DigitalGhost; Jan 31st 2021 at 8:25 pm.
#764
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Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (a calgary based constitutional law firm) is planning on suing the Trudeau government over hotel quarantine.
https://www.jccf.ca/federal-governme...g_HWJ9CgV3U1qg
https://www.jccf.ca/federal-governme...g_HWJ9CgV3U1qg
#765
Re: Quarantine for COVID 19 discussions.
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (a calgary based constitutional law firm) is planning on suing the Trudeau government over hotel quarantine.
https://www.jccf.ca/federal-governme...g_HWJ9CgV3U1qg
https://www.jccf.ca/federal-governme...g_HWJ9CgV3U1qg