Trudeau: U.S.-Canada COVID-19 Border Restrictions To Stay In Place

The US and Canada have agreed to keep their shared border closed to nonessential travel due to the pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated that it would take time before discussions on easing these restrictions occur. While the border remains closed, exceptions are made for trade and work-related travel. Both countries have additional travel restrictions, with the US banning entry for foreign nationals from certain regions and Canada closing its border to noncitizens. President Trump mentioned that the US-Canada border might be one of the first to reopen, but no specific timeline was provided.

What did Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say about the timeline for discussing border restrictions?

What reasons were given for the closure of the US-Canada border?

What types of travel are still permitted across the US-Canada border?

What travel restrictions has the Trump administration imposed on foreign nationals?

What did President Trump indicate about the future of the US-Canada border?