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Trudeau Wants Canadians To Cancel Their Long Weekend Plans If Travel Is Involved

He wants you to connect with friends and family online, instead.👇🇨🇦
Long Weekend In Canada: Trudeau Wants You To Cancel Plans If Travel Is Involved
Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister of Canada | YouTube justinpjtrudeau | Instagram
Managing Editor, Canada

If you’ve got plans away from home this long weekend, Justin Trudeau wants you to cancel them.

In a new tweet, shared on March 29, the prime minister urged Canadians to consider connecting with friends and family virtually, rather than travelling to visit them.

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“Now is not the time to travel,” the PM told Canadians. “If you have plans to head somewhere for the long weekend, cancel them.”

It’s not the first time he’s shared a message like this, previously urging people to cancel any upcoming trips or vacations both inside Canada and abroad.

In a series of follow-up tweets, Trudeau also shared information about re-entering Canada for “those who need to travel.”

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      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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