B.C. Premier John Horgan arrives to a news conference at the legislature in Victoria on Friday, January 22, 2021. He says the province supports the federal government's move to impose new travel restrictions due to COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
British Columbia's premier says the province supports the federal government's move to impose new travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
John Horgan says in a statement the decision to limit international travel will help keep British Columbians safe.
On Wednesday, Horgan said the province had no immediate plans to impose travel restrictions requiring anyone entering the province to self-isolate for 14 days.
Health Minister Adrian Dix told a news conference today that B.C. has been concerned about the followup on quarantine protocols across the country.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new travel restrictions aimed at discouraging travel and reducing the spread of more infectious variants.
Trudeau said all returning Canadians will quarantine in an approved hotel for three days at their own expense while they await results of a COVID-19 test taken at the airport.