The Canada-U.S. border has been bordered by the U.S. But it’s not the first time It will remain closed to the non-essentials for some other month, authorities said Friday, as US authorities have been able to do so.But it’s not the first time They keep increasing.
Non-essential items for the US-Canada border will remain prohibited until September 21.
The border has been closed for six months, starting March 21.
The governments of the United States and Canada agreed to keep the border closed.
Canadians can still travel to the United States by air, the CBC reported, and Americans can travel to Canada for essential purposes.
According to a July 17 survey, 85% of Canadians need the border to close until the end of the year, while coronavirus cases continue in the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said action is mandatory to “ensure the protection of others in our two countries.”
“We will continue to do anything to keep our communities safe,” said Canada’s Public Security Minister Bill Blair.
123,280.This is the number of coronavirus cases in which Canada has noticed the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins.The United States has 5.2 million.
Rep. Brian Higgins (NY), whose district includes Buffalo and Niagara Falls, said the continuation of the closure is testing the economy of his driving and criticized Trump’s management for not controlling the coronavirus, adding that the Canadian reaction is “early, strong and united.””
“Forty-five% of our operations at Buffalo Niagara International Airport are citizens of Canada, largely in Ontario.Our retail economy depends heavily on the Canadian buyer.Canadians spend $10 million a year on physical care in western New York,” he said, according to CBC News.
The U.S.-Mexico border will also be closed until September 21.
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