PHAC fines two U.S. travellers $20,000 each for fake COVID-19 vaccination documents and not complying with requirements to stay at a government-authorized hotel or to get tested upon arrival
with an exemption to enter the country, but they must upload their proof of vaccination documents to the ArriveCAN app before entry.are still required to stay for three days at a government-approved hotel, quarantine for 14 days and undergo tests pre-departure, post-arrival and eight days later.
The public health agency is warning that all travellers are obligated to answer questions truthfully and that providing false information or documents to government officials upon entry to Canada is a serious offence. The agency says violating quarantine or isolation instructions when entering Canada could lead to a $5,000 fine for each day of non-compliance or each offence, or more serious penalties including six months in prison or $750,000 in fines.
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