Canadian & US borders - Covid19

Only if, after having been in the US, they feel okay and exhibit no signs of having COVID-19. Drivers are not exempt if they are positive for COVID-19.

At present, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and American citizens can cross the border.

 

What about TFWs?
Are they being sent home?

 

Lol. By the time you feel sick, get tested, get results, you have infected a lot of people.

 

Yeah, asking truck drivers to self-diagnose...

 

Canada, U.S. preparing to close border to non-essential travel

"Once finalized, the agreement would close the border to tourists and shoppers while still allowing Canadians to return home. The final deal is expected to allow some commercial traffic to continue to keep critical supply chains intact"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-us-border-1.5501201

 

Good to know ... tricky part is Constuction material considered essential time will tell.... as the world turns!!!!

 

Annnnd it's about to change...

Going to restrict nonessential travel. Just what is essential and nonessential yet to be determined, but safe to assume most drivers will be in the latter category. Expect more health scrutiny going each direction though.

 

Agreed. I can see "preclearance" centers established and any driver with a sniffle turned away.

 

Trump just tweeted;
"We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!"

Donald J. Trump on Twitter

 

"8:21 a.m.: Canada’s big banks are offering some financial breathing room to customers hurt by the steps taken to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The big six banks say they will allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months among other changes.

They are urging Canadians or business owners facing hardship to contact their bank directly to discuss options that may be available."
Trudeau announces $82 billion in aid; Canada/U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic; Banks will allow mortgage payments deferrals