In response to surging COVID rates in India and Pakistan (and identification of particular variants), Canada has banned incoming flights from those countries for a period of 30 days (from April 22). This is of course in addition to restrictions on who is permitted to travel to Canada generally at this time, from anywhere.
It should be noted that the ban does not curtail the ability of Indian and Pakistani nationals to travel to a third country, and come to Canada from there. There would be the need for a further negative COVID test before boarding a flight in the third country, but at this time, the restriction on flights from India and Pakistan does not cut off travellers from those countries who travel through a third country.
Impacted employees and employers should of course consider their options, and consult appropriate counsel.
The information in this article is for general purposes only, and not intended as legal advice for any particular situation.