Canada has announced an entry ban for foreign nationals who have recently traveled to Ebola-affected regions, specifically the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Effective July 20, 2026, individuals falling under this category will be prohibited from entering the country.

All private and commercial air carriers flying to Canada are mandated to deny boarding to individuals impacted by this restriction.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) introduced this ban through an interim order under the Aeronautics Act. The measure is in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and is scheduled to be in place until August 29, 2026.

This recent ban on foreign nationals follows previous comprehensive entry restrictions that have been in effect since May 30, 2026. These earlier measures required individuals with recent travel history to the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan to undergo a 21-day quarantine upon arrival in Canada.

Furthermore, Canada’s immigration department had suspended the issuance of immigration documents to foreign nationals residing in the aforementioned regions, along with a halt in processing immigration applications. These restrictions are also set to continue until August 29.

As of July 15, the DRC has reported a total of 2,124 confirmed Ebola cases, including 828 fatalities. In comparison, Uganda had confirmed 20 cases and two deaths as of July 2, while South Sudan had not reported any cases.

Despite these concerning figures, the PHAC has assessed the health risk posed by Ebola to Canadians as low, with no travel-related cases reported in the country thus far.

The implementation of these Ebola-related immigration measures signifies the Canadian government’s utilization of the broad executive powers granted to them on March 26, 2026, following amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act under Bill C-12.