The federal government is planning stronger measures to deal with a looming influx of people arriving from the United States, a clear sign Canada is bracing for the realities of life after lockdown while living next door to the world’s largest COVID-19 hotspot.
“As economic activity starts to ramp up, as restrictions get loosened across countries, it is likely that we see either a few more people returning home or a few more people trying to cross the border, and we need to make sure that the measures we bring forward are going to keep Canadians safe.” President Donald Trump, meanwhile — trying to get re-elected in November on the heels of the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression — has been aggressively lobbying states to get residents back to work and refire the country’s economic engines.
“The United States appreciates Canada’s close and constant co-operation regarding the management of the border during this unprecedented crisis,” acting U.S. ambassador to Canada Richard Mills said in an unsolicited statement Tuesday. “The consequences could be really serious,” said Fauci, who testified via videoconference from a self-imposed quarantine after a senior aide to Vice-President Mike Pence tested positive for the virus.
“I think he’s in that psychological state where he’s willing to gamble,” Loewen said. “Trump realizes that he’s staring down a large number of deaths, so he’s willing to basically roll the dice.”
Do not open the border
The World will be divided up into 10 zones and fortunately Canada, Mexico and the U.S will be one. Get used to it because the Americans are coming over.
Ummm. No JustinTrudeau BillBlair
Stop them from entering....please!
Keep the border closed. That moron down there does not believe it's deadly. We don't need them
Nothing done at Roxham road
Why are people thinking the border is closed?
No! Don't let them in, unless they can prove they are recovered or have IMMUNITY!
No one should be coming into this country any time soon, period!
Must be a different story than the one from the link .
I think realDonaldTrump should hammer Canada with tariffs on Canadas exports to retaliate against JustinTrudeau and cafreeland s stupidity and clear lack of direction in terms of leadership when it comes to keeping the border closed. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH of this shit!
They better not open those boarders. It will only bring more of the virus. Just like in April. They need to be smart
The Liberal govt is responsible for the ‘influx’. The ‘is preparing’ should read ‘is well prepared after 4 years’ of doing the same things over & over. If you’re saying they’re not, it’s accepting your story on how good the Liberals are, is hollow. Please rethink. Canada
Keep that dam boarder closed till the americans have there sh!t together... they are lead by a covidiodit
A mandatory 14 day quarantine with ankle bracelets would work
first off fear porn National Post ... the biggest Covid 19 hotspot right now is Brazil... followed by the UK, France and Russia ... funny how he did not give a shit about the biggest hotspot of all China way back in January ... just more TDS from canadian asshole MSM
Why in the world do we care about a “bilateral” agreement on the border. It’s our border keep it closed until we’re certain that opening it will not cause issues. They’re policies do not at all align with ours at the moment and will put Canadians at risk.
Roxham Road about to be lit 🔥 this year
Skippy wants his UN seat So badly ? He's Willing to jeopardize his own citizens to appease the US and China too in hopes they don't veto his chances of a seat at the kids table on the security council ?
Why? Keep the border closed. No net benefit at all to opening it now.
Keep the border closed.
once they cross watch eventually all positive cases highly jump in numbers everywhere... We are in big trouble now!
Keep the diseased out!
On the flip side, the US is bracing for the influx of Canadians to cross the border.
Please dont open the border.. We're sitting ducks if you let aliens in.
Morons....
What is wrong withTrudeau’s thinking...is this to justify his opening of Roxham and all the other illegal crossings to his illegal economic migrants...worried about not enough votes in the next election. Who wants this border open right now?
Extend the border closure again.
Yet not one measure laid out in this article. So how are they preparing? What exactly are they going to do? He's the only PM in our history that doesn't have to answer these questions & half the article just hits on Trump. Somebody is not doing their jobs.
Do not open, please.
I, for one, do not want them up here just to support a re-election campaign of one of the dumbest leaders in the history of the planet. Keep them out. cdnpoli
This makes no sense. PM Trudeau keeps warning provinces not to open too soon, but his gov will? Reopen the border. Yes they will add restrictions, but we all know they will not be followed.
Communist China Cuba or Canada?
Flights from China ok
So, that sovereignty bit....yeah.
Other than a few right-wing inbreds commenting here, it’s refreshing to read how many smart Canadians don’t want reckless Trumpians coming across the border as they put greed ahead of science and lives.
JustinTrudeau please use caution with any decision on this
Keep border closed until everyone coming in is tested not just their temperature but a quick test for covid.
Where was this concern for Canadians in the beginning of the pandemic.
Important for that misleading header to be put into real context thru the last sentence where PMJT makes it clear we need to meet our objectives for a safe re-opening first and not be pressured into a position that would contribute to a 2nd wave of infections.
Fauci is warning Canadians about reckless Americans. I can turn a blind eye to their guns and drugs, but don't allow the virus across the border.
'Trudeau Liberals prepare for looming influx of 'bogus refugees' across the border' -- There, I fixed your headline for you. You're Welcome.
Canada has gone so far-left-loony that I might have to escape Canada for a red state down south. Florida or Texas sounds nice.
Ontarians can't go to their own cottages inside the province but we are going to allow us residents to enter Canada? Let's get our priorities straight
You do realize that as of right now, this border is closed until June 21.
Keep the borders closed to regular traffic. KeepCanadaSafe
No leave the border closed for now
NO - america STAY OUT 🇨🇦 does not want your idiotic idea to get out there spreading more of the virus in our country - you have the worst record fighting this virus than any other country - stay home and keep your death spreading with you.
Couldn't you just put 'coming influx of New Yorkers'?
Until they get their house in order, we should not jeopardize the health and safety of our loved ones and those most vulnerable. Canada has done a far better job than America,void of partisan politics, and with the support of governments at the municipal and provincial level.
No