Experts warned of new COVID-19 variants. Why did Ottawa wait for stricter travel rules?

The federal government has imposed new measures intended to make it harder for Canadians to travel abroad as the country grapples with rising cases of COVID-19 variants.

A Global News investigation has found mutated forms of the virus are taking hold in pockets of Canada and as Morganne Campbell reports, medical experts say it's a third wave we're not prepared for.

Anyone entering Canada for non-essential purposes is required to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival. Anyone who’s sick must self-isolate regardless of whether they are deemed essential.

The federal government announced new travel rules on Jan. 29, including mandatory COVID-19 testing for travellers returning to Canada, a mandatory three-night quarantine in a hotel at a cost of roughly $2,000 per person, and increased enforcement by private security firms.

All international flights must also land at one of four airports: Montreal, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver.

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