This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the partial closure of the border for another 30 days to protect citizens in both countries against the spread of COVID-19.
“This is an important decision that will keep people in both of our countries safe,” said Mr. Trudeau.Non-essential travel across the border was first restricted to all on March 21 for a 30-day period in an effort to stem the transmission of novel coronavirus. The restriction was extended until May 21, and has been extended again until June 21. Sourcesthat Canada asked for the 30-day extension and they were confident Washington would agree.
The partial closure of the border does not affect essential travel, such as truck and rail traffic carrying food and goods essential to supply chains, as well as travel to get to work. Flights between both countries continue. Mr. Trudeau wouldn’t say when Canada will open its border with the United States, saying only that during the course of the rapidly changing situation, his government is making decisions on a week-to-week basis.
globepolitics Closed? Canada's international flights continue to roll in...
globepolitics June 21, 2050
globepolitics Bad news for people who rely on tourism, although the tourism industry is probably lost for this year anyway.
globepolitics what a disaster for Canada
RememberPaoli globepolitics You can keep your country, blackface Trudeau
globepolitics Keep that swamp out of Canada.