Buffalo, NY (WBEN) It will be at least another month before Canadians may legally travel by land into the United States following an announcement Monday.
The US says it will keep the land border to Canadians closed until at least October 21st.
Congressman Brian Higgins remains concerned about the closure, stating, "Continued closure of the U.S. border to vaccinated Canadians is completely unnecessary and unexplained."
"Canada's unilateral action to allow Americans to cross the border beginning in August demonstrated what we already knew: vaccines were the turning point that make reopening the border possible. This was substantial progress in our fight to reconnect with our Canadian neighbors, but we need action on the U.S. side. Canada opened its land crossings successfully and the United States should be acting today to do the same."
Higgins says he is encouraged by a change in policy for air travel. The U.S. will ease foreign travel restrictions to the country beginning in November, allowing foreigners in if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, the White House said Monday.
"It is welcome news that the White House is making progress on reciprocating international public health measures to protect air travelers. Yet it is inexplicable that no announcement on easing travel restrictions at land ports of entry is being made today since the livelihoods of communities across the Northern Border depend on cross-border commerce," adds Higgins.
Canada welcomed reopened its border to vaccinated Americans on August 9th.
