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Article content A non-profit organization is taking the federal government to court over the forced quarantine in hotels for travellers entering Canada, a measure that took effect on Monday. The group, Faces of Advocacy, called the measure excessive, disproportionate and arbitrary, saying it infringes on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. On behalf of three Quebec residents, the group filed a challenge to the measure in Quebec Superior Court on Monday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Group challenges mandatory hotel stays in court Back to video The measure forces most travellers to Canada to isolate in a hotel for up to three days while awaiting a test for COVID-19, and then to be isolated in another place if the test comes back positive. It could cost travellers up to $2,000 for their hotel stays.

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