Trudeau officially extends Canada-U.S. border closure to January 21
Posted December 11, 2020 12:58 pm.
It’s now official; Canadians will not be allowed to take non-essential trips to the United States over the holidays.
During an environmental announcement Friday morning, prime minister Justin Trudeau announced the restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will stay in place until at least Jan. 21.
In recent weeks Trudeau had hinted at the continued closure, saying he doesn’t plan to reopen any of our borders until the COVID-19 pandemic is largely under control around the world.
“We are incredibly lucky that trade in essential goods, in agricultural products, in pharmaceuticals is flowing back and forth as it always has,” Trudeau said.
The terms of the border closure state: “To protect Canadians and to reduce the possible burden travellers could place on our health care system due to COVID-19, travel restrictions are in place across all ports of entry.”
Shopping trips or vacations south of the border are off-limits, however essential travel like truckers keeping our supply chain rolling, are still allowed.
Canada and the U.S. agreed to the ban in March and have continued to roll it out on a monthly basis ever since.
The travel ban does not apply to those who must cross to ensure the continued flow of goods and essential services, including truckers and hospital staff.
