U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on Friday suggesting Canada is keen to reopen the border with his country stand in direct contrast to statements made by Canadian officials supporting the continued border restrictions. "We're looking at the border with Canada. "We will continue to base our decisions on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe," Blair wrote. WATCH | Trump suggests U.S-Canada border could reopen soon:U.S. President Donald Trump responded to a question about the border as he left the White House on Friday. 90% supportWith COVID-19 caseloads still high in many U.S. states, public opinion surveys have also suggested there's little appetite in Canada for change.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2020 01:18 UTC