Monday, June 28, 2021

#CANADA: US/Canada Border Closure Extended To July 21, Says Public Safety Minister

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The Canadian government has confirmed it is extending restrictions on non-essential travel from around the world and the United States until July 21.

Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety confirmed the news Friday morning via Twitter.
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"Our number one priority as we fight #COVID19 is keeping Canadians safe. In coordination with the U.S., we are extending restrictions on non-essential international travel and with the United States until July 21st, 2021."

Blair also tweeted that more information will become available this Monday: “As we have said, the government is planning measures for fully vaccinated Canadians, Permanent Residents, and others who are currently permitted to enter Canada and will provide further details on Monday, June 21."

Canada has greatly lagged behind the United States in vaccinations, with those having recieved both shots against the Coronavirus remaining in the single digits.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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