Asked about the border restrictions on Tuesday, Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters that discussions with the Ontario government were confidential. "You can ask Doug other questions," he said, referring to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Watson wants border openOttawa Mayor Jim Watson has repeatedly called for the border restrictions to be lifted, saying they strain police resources and never made sense given the integrated nature of the National Capital Region. Ottawa police said patrolling the border crossings will cost $850,000 by June 16, with the province footing the bill. Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin declined to comment, saying public health orders are beyond his powers, but he did support interprovincial border restrictions during earlier stages of the pandemic.

Source: CBC News June 10, 2021 07:52 UTC