Tag: Canada-US border

Alberta Convoy Blocks Canada-US Border in Support of Protests in Ottawa

A trucker convoy continues to block a highway at a busy Canada-U.S. border crossing for a second day as part of a national protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. The Canada Border Services Agency said the border crossing at Coutts, Alta., has remained open despite the blockade on Highway 4, but the RCMP says only foot…


Alberta Premier Says Truckers’ Border Blockade Violates Traffic Laws, Must End

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for an immediate end to a truck convoy that’s blockaded a highway at a busy Canada-U.S. border crossing as part of a national protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, saying that the blockade violates Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act.. The Canada Border Services Agency said the border crossing at Coutts,…


White House Says U.S. Land Borders to Reopen to Vaccinated Travellers Nov. 8

WASHINGTON—A White House official says the U.S. will announce today that it will reopen its land borders to vaccinated non−essential visitors on Nov. 8. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a policy not yet made public, says travellers will need to show proof of vaccination to Customs and Border Protection officials upon…


White House Announces COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Will Remain

The White House confirmed Monday that because of the surge in cases from the Delta variant, the existing travel restrictions for international travel will remain in place. “We will maintain existing travel restrictions at this point for a few reasons. The more transmissible Delta variant is spreading both here and around the world, driven by…


Canadians Missing Loved Ones Want Border to Reopen

Having suffered over 14 months of separation, many Canadians are eagerly waiting for the U.S. border to reopen to renew relationships with friends and family, or to simply get back to travelling south of the border. The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to non-essential travel since March 21, 2020. The current extension period is set…