Canadian Border Security (CBSA) Practice Exam

What must individuals satisfy to avoid inadmissibility based on public health risks?

1. Provide false health information

2. Show they will not exceed healthcare resource usage

3. Declare previous illnesses

4. Be a permanent resident

The correct answer is: Show they will not exceed healthcare resource usage

To avoid inadmissibility based on public health risks, individuals must demonstrate that they will not exceed the healthcare resource usage of the country. This requirement is primarily in place to ensure that individuals seeking entry into Canada do not place an excessive burden on the healthcare system. It reflects the concern that certain health conditions or lack of adequate self-sufficiency can lead to increased demand for medical services, which the public healthcare system may not be able to support. Individuals must provide documentation or evidence indicating that they will not require extensive medical care or resources upon their arrival. This could involve providing proof of health insurance or the ability to self-manage any health conditions independently without relying on public healthcare. The other choices do not align with the established protocols for ensuring public health safety and resource management. Providing false health information clearly undermines the integrity of the screening process. Declaring previous illnesses does not inherently meet the criteria for admissibility since it is the current state of health and potential risk to public health that are assessed, not solely past medical history. Additionally, being a permanent resident does not automatically exempt someone from being assessed for public health risks; the focus is on the potential impact on healthcare resources, regardless of residency status.