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Canada Suspends Immigration from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan Amid Ebola

5/27/2026

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Canada invoked Bill C-12 to pause immigration for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid Ebola.
From 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, no visas or e-travel authorizations will be processed for those nationals for at least 90 days.
Travelers already in Canada are exempt but must undergo a health assessment under the Quarantine Act.
Canada will send an epidemiologist to the Democratic Republic of Congo to aid Ebola response.

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Canada invoked Bill C-12 to pause immigration for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid Ebola.
From 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, no visas or e-travel authorizations will be processed for those nationals for at least 90 days.
Travelers already in Canada are exempt but must undergo a health assessment under the Quarantine Act.
Canada will send an epidemiologist to the Democratic Republic of Congo to aid Ebola response.