The Canadian and American flags fly at the Canada/USA border crossing in Windsor, Ontario. (The Canadian Press)

By The Canadian Press

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Canada-United States border to be closed for another 30 days

Apr 18, 2020 | 11:37 AM

OTTAWA – Canada has extended its border closure with the United States for 30 days.

The closure restricts non-essential travel across the border.

The border was originally closed on March 21 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the arrangement set to expire on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the extension on Saturday.

U.S. president Donald Trump said earlier this week that the border could open soon, but Trudeau and other Canadian political leaders did not strike the same tone in comments.

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(The Canadian Press)