After 15 months of strict travel restrictions along its southern border, the Canadian government could be\u00a0loosening its border restrictions\u00a0in just two weeks, according to city officials.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A virtual meeting between Canadian border city mayors and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair on May 28 included discussions on easing COVID-19 cross-border policies once the current restrictions expire\u00a0on June 21,\u00a0Niagara Falls, Ontario Mayor Jim Diodati told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n
“Hope is not a good strategy \u2013 we need a plan,” Diodati said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Canadian federal government has yet to confirm any firm plans for easing border restrictions with the U.S., and a spokesperson from the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness declined to offer an interview. Blair’s meeting with border city mayors was first reported by Politico.\u00a0<\/p>\n