As per reports, Canadian authorities announced new Ebola-related immigration and border measures in Ottawa on Tuesday (26 May).

Authorities stated that temporary suspension on final decisions related to immigration applications originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda is scheduled to take effect from Wednesday (27 May).

• Ebola-related border screening and quarantine measures are scheduled to come into effect from Saturday (30 May) and remain active until 29 August.
• Officials from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that the 90-day suspension applies to permanent resident visas, temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorizations, temporary resident permits, study permits, and work permits.
• Additionally, it was noted that the suspension period may be extended or lifted depending on developments linked to the Ebola outbreak.
• The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) stated that travellers arriving from Ebola-affected regions are scheduled to undergo mandatory 21-day quarantine periods under measures implemented through the Quarantine Act.
• Officials stated that all travellers from affected areas are scheduled to undergo screening by border authorities, while individuals displaying symptoms are to be transferred to hospitals for additional medical assessment. Travellers lacking suitable accommodation for isolation are to be assigned designated quarantine facilities by the government.
• Canadian authorities stated that the measures are precautionary due to the severity of Ebola virus disease, the evolving outbreak situation, and increased international travel associated with preparations for the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
• It was noted that the current public health risk within Canada remains low.