Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear Monday that he has serious concerns about a major spike in coronavirus infections in most of the American states
“We recognize that the situation continues to be complex in the United States with regard to COVID-19. Every month we have been able to extend the border closures to all but essential goods services, and those discussions are ongoing with the United States right now as we are a week from the next deadline for closure,” he told reporters. “We are going to continue to keep Canadians safe and to keep our economy flowing.
The 30-day restrictions were imposed in March in an attempt to control the COVID-19 pandemic and extended three times. The ban prohibits discretionary travel, such a shopping trips and vacations, but trade shipments by rail and truck continue. Essential workers and temporary foreign workers are also allowed to cross the border.Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday that he is not in favour of opening the border for regular travel, pointing to the huge jump in infections in Florida.
Over the weekend, more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the United States and seven states set daily case records. The U.S. outbreak that was once centred in New York and New Jersey is now growing across 39 states. On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a sweeping rollback of the state’s reopening plans, closing indoor operations of restaurants, bars, zoos and movie theatres.In Monday’s phone call with Mr.
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