The update below was supplied by John van S, Port Officer in Halifax.
Transiting boaters
You may still navigate through international or Canadian waters while in transit directly from one place outside Canada to another place outside Canada, if the transit is:
direct
continuous/uninterrupted
by the most reasonable route
Transiting travellers may only make non-discretionary (essential) stops along the way, including to use facilities, refuel or for essential supplies.
You must follow social distancing practices and wear a non-medical mass or face covering during these stops.
Anchoring
You may stop and anchor out of ordinary navigation, particularly if it becomes dangerous to navigate at night or if the crew must rest before safely continuing your trip.
If you anchor to spend the night, you must quarantine on your boat. If this is not possible, you may quarantine at a hotel until you are ready to resume your trip.
Consult Quarantine requirement for more information.
Reporting requirements
If at any point a transiting vessel lands on Canadian soil, anchors, moors or comes alongside another vessel in Canadian waters, or if anyone onboard disembarks in Canada, the operator must report to the CBSA. All entry restrictions apply.
The CBSA and its law enforcement partners are actively monitoring Canadian waterways. If you fail to report to the CBSA, regardless if your purpose is non-discretionary (essential) such as to refuel, you may face severe penalties. Failure to report may also affect your immigration admissibility and ability to re-enter Canada in the future.
+xFrom: CMAC Secretariat / Secrétariat du CCMC
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:16 PM
Subject: ArriveCAN App / L’application ArriveCAN
***La version française suit la version anglaise.***
Hi everyone,
As you are aware, there continues to be enhanced border measures at Canada’s points of entry as part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to minimize the importation risks of COVID-19. All travellers entering Canada—by air, land or sea— must provide Government of Canada officials with information including contact information, quarantine destination information, and symptoms. This affects a large number of travellers and the number will only grow over time.
The Government of Canada has recently introduced the ArriveCAN app so that travellers can provide this information by digital means.
The ArriveCAN mobile application developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency, provides a digital way for all travellers entering Canada to easily and securely submit their information and complete a self-assessment of symptoms up to 48 hours before they arrive in Canada.
The ArriveCAN app is available for free on Google Play and Apple App stores.
Questions about the app can be sent to:
phac.arrivecan.aspc@canada.ca.
Thank you,
National CMAC Secretariat