The federal government will extend the Canada-U.S. land border closure for another 30 days until Sept. 21, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday. U.S. travellers destined for the northern state have been limited to five crossings in Western Canada and they must commit to taking a direct route. We are extending the reciprocal restrictions at the Canada-US border for another 30 days, till Sept. 21, 2020. "But I have come to realize that the Canadian federal government response to COVID-19 was early, strong and united. Meanwhile, he said the border closure is having an impact on his district.

Source: CBC News August 14, 2020 15:33 UTC