The measure is expected to start February 15th and would also apply to returning snowbirds. Those that show up without proof of the negative test could face fines of up to $3000.
No Canadian or Permanent Resident can be restricted from crossing into Canada. The Prime Minister said Border Crossing were actually already inside the borders of Canada.
This move comes over a month after similar measures were implemented for air travellers.
The required PCR Covid-19 test for arriving non-essential air travel passengers will soon be implemented as well. This will be at the travellers cost.
None of the testing requirements eliminates the 14 day quarantine all returning travellers will have to undertake.