These 29 Congress members wrote to the Canadian government to warn that the ongoing closure — extended numerous times throughout the pandemic — are creating tension and uncertainty. Kathleen Rice, a Democratic representative from New York, is among those calling for a phased reopening of the border. Representative Rice, is now really the right time to talk about potentially reopening the border given the situation with COVID-19 in the U.S.? And so our goal was just to show people on both sides … that we're being thoughtful about reopening the border. But it's important that we at least start the conversation.… So develop a plan with consultation from public health experts for a reopening plan using specific metrics that must be met first.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2020 22:51 UTC