The restrictions do not apply to cargo and technical stops when passengers do not get off the plane, the CBC television channel reports
Canada has been temporarily suspending air links with the United Kingdom since December 21 due to the spread of a new form of coronavirus infection. CBC announced this on Sunday.
The decision will come into force at midnight on 21 December local time (08:00 Moscow time). The restrictions will not apply to cargo and technical stops when passengers do not get off the plane.
The press service of the Government of Canada said that the decision was made at the meeting of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with the members of the Cabinet. So far, the restrictions have been in place for 72 hours. In addition, all passengers arriving from the UK to Canada on Sunday will have to undergo additional screening.