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Kim G C Moody is quoted in the Investment Executive on the “misleading” June 30 press release regarding Bill C-208: Investment Executive, July 20, 2021
Bill C-208 has caused some confusion for business owners wanting to sell. Kim G C Moody joined Dave and Faisal on More Than Money (July 17, 2021), to break down what this bill is and its tax implications. Listen to the episode.
“I tend to think this is going to be a huge spend budget…” Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article in the Globe and Mail on what to watch for in the federal budget, April 15, 2021. (Subscription Required)
Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article in the Edmonton Journal about his keynote remarks at the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, March 24, 2021
“We need a budget. We need a plan.”
Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article, “Warn on 1.83T Debt Ceiling,” March 18, 2021, on Blacklock’s Reporter (Subscription Required).
CLIENT ALERT: COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Land Entries to Canada
As has almost become a weekly segment for the Moodys Tax blog, the following addresses new COVID-related requirements for entry to Canada.
In a previous blog, we provided guidance on the requirement that all international air passengers traveling to Canada must present a negative COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result prior to boarding. Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced these same restrictions will now also apply to ports-of-entry via land beginning February 15, 2021.
What type of COVID-19 test must be conducted?
The COVID-19 PCR test, which is also called a “viral test,” must be performed. An antibody COVID-19 test will not meet the requirements for entry. The PCR test result must be performed by a lab accredited by a government, professional association, or have obtained International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accreditation.
When must the land traveler’s COVID-19 PCR test be conducted?
The COVID-19 PCR test must be conducted within seventy-two (72) hours prior to entering Canada. This seventy-two (72) hour requirement is applies rigorously with no grace period.
What is acceptable evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test?
The traveler must have written or electronic proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within seventy-two (72) hours prior to boarding.
Will proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine replace this test requirement?
While this is likely to be true at some point, receipt of the vaccine does not replace the COVID-19 PCR testing requirement.
Which travelers may be exempt from the testing requirement?
Children under the age of five (5); and
Emergency service providers.
Does this testing requirement replace other measures implemented by Canada to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
No, for now, this new COVID-19 PCR testing requirement does not replace the following key measures:
ArriveCAN registration and completion;
Fourteen (14) day quarantine requirement; and/or
Alberta Pilot Program.
Stay tuned for the latest from the Moodys Immigration Team!