"It does raise some constitutional questions, particularly because of Section 6 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is the mobility rights provision." Checkpoints have been set up at the Masson-Angers ferry, Alexandra Bridge, Portage Bridge, Chaudière Bridge and Champlain Bridge. Nova ScotiaNova Scotia has implemented checkpoints at every major entry point into the province, and anyone entering is stopped and questioned. NunavutIn Nunavut, travel that originated from across any interjurisdictional border is prohibited, and only residents and critical workers are permitted inside. (Sean Kavanagh/CBC)The checkpoints alert travellers to the need to self-isolate and other pressing health information concerning the coronavirus.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 07:52 UTC