Border closure, travel restrictions due to COVID-19 halt deportations from Canada
Aspects of Canada’s immigration system have ground to halt, given borders are effectively shut down, and travel is being discouraged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada Border Services Agency says deportations have been stopped, with one possible exception.
“Clients who currently have removals scheduled should expect to hear from the CBSA in the coming days to confirm cancellation of removal and be advised of next steps,” reads a statement from the agency. “The removal of serious criminal cases may continue but this would be via exception only, following a case-by-case assessment by senior staff.”
