TORONTO, June 12, 2026 – The Public Health Agency of Canada has implemented temporary Ebola-related border measures. According to the official page, due to an Ebola outbreak, Canada has temporarily suspended the use of certain immigration documents by residents of Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 11:59 p.m. on August 28. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on May 30, travellers who have been in any of these three countries within the past 21 days will be assessed upon arrival in Canada and may be required to follow quarantine or health monitoring requirements.
The measures mainly affect African immigrant families, international students, families visiting relatives, humanitarian workers, and people whose relatives or friends have recently travelled to Canada from the affected countries. It is important to note that the official rules look not only at the final departure point, but also at travel history within the past 21 days. Even a transit stop or refuelling stop in one of the affected countries may trigger quarantine or isolation requirements.
The Public Health Agency of Canada said the current Ebola health risk to the general public in Canada is considered low. The purpose of reporting on these measures is not to create panic, but to remind families with relevant travel history to check entry, quarantine and health monitoring requirements in advance. A common misunderstanding is assuming that relatives who already hold a visa, electronic travel authorization or other immigration documents can still enter Canada as originally planned. In fact, some residents of the affected countries may be unable to travel to Canada during the suspension period even if they already have approved documents.
People who are eligible to enter Canada but have stayed in the affected countries within the past 21 days should prepare a suitable quarantine plan before departure. Official requirements say the quarantine location should allow them to stay for 21 consecutive days, avoid direct contact with people they live with as much as possible, and have access to food, water, medication and local public health services. If there is no safe quarantine location, relevant authorities may arrange one after arrival in Canada.
After entering Canada, people without symptoms are usually required to go directly to their quarantine location and complete daily health records as instructed. If possible symptoms appear, they should immediately isolate from others and contact the local public health unit by phone, explaining their symptoms and recent travel history. They should not seek medical care in different places on their own or hide their travel history. Violating related measures may lead to penalties under the Quarantine Act.
For families with limited English, the most practical step is to review the Canadian government page, airline requirements and travel history records together with relatives before departure, and to keep flight tickets, transit information and entry instructions. If the household includes seniors, children or people who need long-term medication, families should also prepare 21 days of basic living supplies and medication arrangements in advance.（LJI by Yuanyuan）
