Foreign nationals who are coming to Canada to support critical infrastructure, or are essential for health and safety reasons, may be exempt from travel restrictions.
Certain foreign workers who are looking to work in essential occupations may only need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to work in Canada, rather than a work permit.
Foreign workers who are coming to Canada to support critical infrastructure and who are exempt from the travel restrictions, may not need a work permit to work legally in Canada.
In addition, certain workers may also be exempt from the mandatory 14-day quarantine period. This also means that they would not have to stay at a government-approved hotel for three days when they arrive in Canada. These workers include the following:
• Emergency and medical services providers;
• medical elective or a clinical clerk;
• Workers in the marine transportation sector;
• delivering, maintaining or repairing medical equipment or devices;
• medical deliveries of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs and other body parts;
• Providing an essential service while in Canada, as determined by the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).
• Technicians or specialists that are needed to install, inspect, maintain or repair equipment that is necessary to support critical infrastructure.
These foreign workers may be allowed to enter Canada. If they do not show symptoms of COVID-19, they will also be exempt from the 14-day quarantine requirement.
