“Canada and the United States agreed to extend border measures by 30 days, until July 21. This is an important decision that will ensure the safety of Canadians and Americans, ”he wrote on Twitter.

Important update on our border: Canada and the US have agreed to extend the border measures currently in place by 30 days, until July 21st. This is an important decision that will keep Canadians and Americans safe.

- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 16, 2020

Earlier it became known that the Canadian authorities believe that it is too early to open the border with the United States.

The Canadian-American border closed on March 21, and its optional crossings are prohibited.