where most air travellers into Canada must stay at their own expense was released by the federal government on Friday, less than 72 hours before the mandated safety protocols come into effect just before midnight on Sunday night.
Employees said the three-night COVID package at the Alt Hotel Toronto Airport is $1,017; at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel it is $1,272. At several other hotels, staff declined to provide the cost, one saying they were specifically told to “keep the price quiet” and direct callers to the government-issued phone line.
After more than an hour on hold, the Post hung up to give travellers a shorter queue. A subsequent call was greeted by a new message warning of three-hour wait times.Article content After flying into Canada, travellers are required to show proof of a pre-paid booking at one of the hotels.
I wonder if all this is to maintain 'hotel economy' 🤔
So...walk out of the airport into a paddy wagon, the govt will then “take care” of you, free.
Where do the 30,000 a day truckers quarantine when crossing the border?
KentThornhillMP They say you have to wait on the phone for hours to book yourself? and show proof of prepaid reservation on arrival and what do they do if you dont?
Can find out if Canadians returning from overseas work & employment face the same detentions? No GovCanNorth ministry has responded to my emailed inquiries.
I’m sure the government isn’t paying very much. A federal govt employee can get a room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for 149.00 per night in a king room. Im sure the gov’t has a better rate for this. meals etc. I’m not sure but that’s a lot of $$ for the prisoners sent there!!