Inslee Disappointed with Biden Administration on U.S.-Canada Border

The Biden Administration announced Wednesday that it will renew its restrictions on the U.S.-Canada border.

Governor Jay Inslee responded to the announcement with the following statement:

"I am extremely disappointed by the federal government’s announcement today that the U.S. border with Canada will remain closed through at least August 21. This continued closure will result in continued hardship for Washingtonians living in border communities, including in Point Roberts.

"As I have expressed repeatedly in communications with the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, the time has come to at least partially reopen the U.S.-Canada border, and I will continue to advocate for relief for border communities in Washington state."

The Canadian Government previously announced that it would open the border August 9th to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens.