After Canada announced plans to extend current border crossing measures for travelers entering Canada through September 30, Congressman Brian Higgins released a statement saying those restrictions are "breaking the U.S. - Canada relationship and economies." 

"For communities living on either side of the United States – Canada border, the days stretching between Canada Day and Independence Day typically represent one of the busiest for cross-border travel," Higgins said in a statement. "It is a time to celebrate our shared bond, respect national traditions and simply enjoy time with our friends and families on the opposite side of the border during the height of the summer. Continued hurdles to the free flow of people across the Northern Border are fizzling the fireworks border communities customarily enjoy this time of year. What now amounts to two and a half years of border restrictions, are breaking the U.S.-Canada relationship and our economies."

Current border crossing restrictions state that all Americans crossing the border must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are subject to random arrival testing, and are mandated to load data through the ArriveCAN app within 72 hours of travel. 

"As we move into the next phase of our COVID-19 response, it is important to remember that the pandemic is not over," Canada's Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos said. "We must continue to do all that we can to keep ourselves and others safe from the virus. It is also important for individuals to remain up to date with the recommended vaccinations to ensure they are adequately protected against infection, transmission, and severe complications. As we have said all along, Canada’s border measures will remain flexible and adaptable, guided by science and prudence."

To see all of the current border crossing restrictions, click here.