Canada-US Border Closure Was Just Extended Again & It's Been Almost A Year

Non-essential travel will stay prohibited until at least April 2021. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Non-Essential Travel Restrictions Between Canada & The US Have Been Extended Again
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Almost a year after coming into place, the non-essential travel restrictions between Canada and the U.S. have been extended once again.

Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, confirmed the news via Twitter on Thursday.

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“Non-essential travel restrictions with [Canada and] the United States have been extended until April 21st, 2021,” he wrote. 

“We will continue to base our decisions on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe from COVID-19,” he added.

The border closure has now been extended twelve times in total and the latest extension marks a whole year of non-essential travel restrictions between the two countries.

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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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