Feds still mulling over enforcement of Emergencies Act, as Canada, U.S. prepare to close border

Health Canada on Thursday announced that it is waiving some regulatory requirements, including bilingual labelling for products, to 'expedite access' to essential supplies such as hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters on March 17, 2020, from Rideau Cottage, where he is in self-isolation after his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive, says the U.S.-Canada border could be closed by Friday night.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

March 19, 2020

The Canada-U.S. border could close as early as Friday night, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as both countries continue their efforts to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and the government continues to consider whether to invoke the Emergencies Act.

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