Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States have struck a deal to extend current border restrictions between the two countries by an additional 30 days, as the U.S. moves to exempt Canada and Mexico from export restrictions on personal protective equipment (PPE). "This is an important decision and one that will keep people on both sides of the border safe," Trudeau said regarding the border deal during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Saturday. Trudeau thanked Public Safety Minister Bill Blair for his work leading discussions with U.S. officials about extending the measures. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses extending restrictions imposed on the U.S.-Canada border, new funding for Indigenous businesses and the arrival of shipments of medical supplies during his daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's office said Saturday that the exemption is the result of ongoing discussions with the U.S., which have been underway for some time.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2020 15:41 UTC