Canada-U.S. border to stay closed to non-essential travel until June 21 – By David Ljunggren and Ted Hesson Reuters (NH Union Leader) / May 13 2020
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON – Canada and the United States appear likely to extend a ban on non-essential travel until June 21 amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, sources in both nations said on Wednesday.
The two neighbors had agreed on April 18 to extend border restrictions until May 21 as cases of the disease continue to rise in both nations. Canada is now pressing for the measures to stay in place for another month.
“It’s too early to lift the restrictions, so we’re working toward an extension,” said one Canadian government source, describing the talks with Washington as positive. A second government source said the discussions had been collaborative.
In Washington, a U.S. official confirmed the two sides were set to agree on a 30-day extension.
On Tuesday, the chief Canadian public health officer said the United States – where cases are increasing steadily – presented a risk to Canada.
The sources requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. News of the Canadian request for a 30-day extension was first reported by the Globe and Mail newspaper.
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