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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland listens to a video conference speaker during a news conference in Ottawa on May 15, 2020. WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States are both “very comfortable” with their mutual ban on non-essential cross-border travel, but Deputy Prime MinisterRecent media reports suggest the U.S., fearing the importing of COVID-19 cases, wants an indefinite timeline for existing restrictions at both its southern and northern borders. It’s not clear if that pertains to the ban on non-essential travel or is specifically aimed at curtailing immigration.
Freeland refused Friday to discuss the details of Canada’s ongoing talks with the U.S. beyond describing them as “very, very cordial” and “very constructive.”But when asked if the U.S. is looking for a longer timeline, she suggested that neither country is in any hurry to ease the restrictions. “Both sides feel the current measures are working really, really well in restricting non-essential travel, but also, really importantly for both countries, in ensuring that essential travel continues,” Freeland said, citing the particular need for effective automotive supply chains as manufacturers come back online.
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