Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. A senior government official confirmed the extension of the agreement, which had been set to expire this week. The official spoke on condition of anonymity for lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement. The two governments announced a 30-day extension of the restrictions last month. Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions. Much of Canada’s food supply comes from or via the US. Americans who are returning to America and Canadians who are returning to Canada are also exempted from the border closure.<br/>
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/news/hot-topics/2020-05-20/general/canada-us-extend-border-closure-to-non-essential-travel
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/logo.png
Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. A senior government official confirmed the extension of the agreement, which had been set to expire this week. The official spoke on condition of anonymity for lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement. The two governments announced a 30-day extension of the restrictions last month. Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions. Much of Canada’s food supply comes from or via the US. Americans who are returning to America and Canadians who are returning to Canada are also exempted from the border closure.<br/>
