National Decision Making on COVID-19 Travel

Canada

A case study of the decision-making and outcomes of Canada’s border management in response to COVID-19 is one thematic focus of our research. Canada is a highly globalized country with a diverse and mobile population and an economy dependent on international trade and investment. During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government deployed a wide range of travel measures to manage public health risks associated with high volumes of cross-border travel in Canada by land, air and sea, including the world's longest international border with the United States.

Key Outputs Focused on the Canadian Context:

Lee, K., Greenhill, R. Piper, J, Gomis B. Three solutions for Canada to ease travel restrictions at lower risk. 12 July 2021.
Lee, K., Piper, J., Gomis, B., Greenhill, R. Expert Advisory Panel Report on COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine at Canada's Borders: Comments on Analysis and Recommendations. Pandemics & Borders Project and Global Canada. Briefing Note 2. June 2021.
Lee, K., Piper, J., Grépin, K. Addressing Key Gaps in Border Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Preventing a fourth wave in Canada. Briefing Note 1. May 2021.
Piper, J. (Panellist) The National Security Community’s Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Centre for International Policy Studies. University of Ottawa. 22 February 2021.