US/Canada border closure will remain in place for another month

The border closure between Canada and the United States has been extended for another month.

According to Canada’s Public Safety Minister and MP Bill Blair, the extension will be in place until January 21.

“We are extending non-essential travel restrictions with the United States until January 21st,” Blair tweeted on Friday. “Our decisions will continue to be based on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe.”

We are extending non-essential travel restrictions with the United States until January 21st, 2021. Our decisions will continue to be based on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe.

— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) December 11, 2020

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