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Old 03-16-2020, 12:52 PM   #1
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Canada just closed border 16 Mar 20

The Canadian Border is/or will be, the announcement is just happening as I type this, closed to all except Canadians and Permanent Residents. I know this will impact some of your plans, let's hope this measure helps to reduce the virus spread and it is relatively short term. I will add more as I gleam more details.
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Old 03-16-2020, 01:20 PM   #2
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Old 03-16-2020, 01:21 PM   #3
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CBC quotes Trudeau as saying that as of now it doesn't apply to U.S. travellers, if I'm interpreting his quote correctly. I did the bolding of text.

Canada is barring entry to all travellers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today — one of a set of extraordinary new measures being introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19.
There will be exceptions for air crew, diplomats, immediate family members of citizens and, "at this time," U.S. citizens, Trudeau said.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbs...irus-1.5498866


Not that I'm encouraging travel right now. If I were him I'm not sure I'd exempt inbound U.S. citizens.


I did note that Trudeau is encouraging an orderly return of Canadians from abroad. Good idea to avoid mass gatherings at airports.
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Old 03-16-2020, 02:28 PM   #4
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Heck come up now, the safest place to be currently is probably Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. Just stay on the hook for a couple of weeks.
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Just stay on the hook for a couple of weeks.
I don't think this is all going to blow over in a couple of weeks but certainly hope it does.
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How is Mrs Trudeau?
BTW, Tom Hanks is out of hospital here, his wife is still inside.
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How is Mrs Trudeau?
BTW, Tom Hanks is out of hospital here, his wife is still inside.
Good question. Into 5th day so too early for conclusions. Justin however has not been tested as yet. I expect he will before the 14 days are up.
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We are in California on a road trip right now. As soon as we get back I am all for loading up and heading out to get away from people. I would rather self quarantine on the boat out in the islands.
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Heck come up now, the safest place to be currently is probably Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. Just stay on the hook for a couple of weeks.
Was out fishing with a friend from the island and that is exactly what we were thinking! Maybe just keep going north to stay ahead of the crowd as summer progresses!
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How is Mrs Trudeau?
BTW, Tom Hanks is out of hospital here, his wife is still inside.
A cousin in the RCMP is on the Trudeau family security detail. He and his entire family have been quarantined. He has just tested negative but must remain isolated with his family for the full 14 days because he might be carrying, I’m told. Sophie is doing well, by all accounts. Justin, I understand, is self-isolating but has not tested positive.
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Latest: States and Canada working on closing the border to non-essential types, flow of goods to continue.
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White house just announced the border is closed except for trade.

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Trump tweeted it. Couldn't wait for a coordinated announcement...
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Trump tweeted it. Couldn't wait for a coordinated announcement...
And what actual difference does that make? As soon as it was agreed upon, the announcement should have been made. Time delay only inconveniences more people.

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And what actual difference does that make? As soon as it was agreed upon, the announcement should have been made. Time delay only inconveniences more people.

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Announcement like that with little information creates confusion. Directions at this time should be fulsome and understandable.
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And what actual difference does that make? As soon as it was agreed upon, the announcement should have been made. Time delay only inconveniences more people.

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It is indicative of a unilateral attitude at a time when maximum international cooperation is needed. Either that or it is incompetence. Neither is good for us and the world.

Nothing this administration does is thoughtful and considered, it’s all done in haste without planning or foresight. The professionals are long gone from the WH staff and the replacements are in over their heads and are just winging it.

The impression given is that of only looking as far ahead as the next news cycle not to the weeks and months ahead. They appear to be reacting, not getting ahead of the situation with a well thought out plan and then executing that plan efficiently and professionally.
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Talks on border closure started at least a week ago.
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I just watched Justin Trudeau make the announcement. My goodness, what a calm empathetic demeanor. He seemed compassionate and caring. I think the only time he mentioned himself was when he went in to get his coat! You got the feeling that none of this was about him and that the most important people there were the Canadian people and that he truly cared what happened to them.
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So very hard to not comment on comparing one leader to the other, but then I'd get a note from the moderator.
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Oh Trudeau, just like a puppy, such a snuggly kind of fellow!
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