Last month, even as Canadian and American authorities were confirming the inevitable extension of border restrictions, President Trump was talking about reopening the border soon and that “Canada would like it open.”This was news to most Canadians. Most of them were happy to keep the border closed indefinitely during COVID-19, as a recent poll revealed. Whether it’s Trump or Biden, whoever claims the Oval Office will be able to affect just how and when the border reopens —something which will have an impact on Canadian economy and community and Canada’s traditional role as a close ally of the U.S. The Star’s Washington Bureau Chief Edward Keenan joins Saba Eitizaz on This Matters to discuss the US elections just around the corner —and what the outcome could look like at the border. Today's episodeListen to this episode and more at This Matters or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favourite podcastsRead more about:

Source: thestar October 26, 2020 19:30 UTC