Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border until Oct. 21, 2020.
The previous border closure was due to expire Monday, Sept. 21.
An extension of the closure order had been expected for a number of days, as recent polls show a vast majority of Canadians want the U.S. kept sealed as tight as possible.
Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:
"The Government of Canada's top priority remains the health and safety of Canadians, and this extension will continue to protect people on both sides of the border while ensuring the flow of essential goods and services between our two countries."
Many experts feel another month-long closure order is all but certain in October, which would extend the matter beyond the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
The border closure pertains mostly to land crossings. It's legal to fly between the two countries, but air service is limited.
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