The federal government may soon have good news for families separated from their loved ones who are living across the border in the U.S.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not have firm details but told reporters his government is considering ways to reunite those families while keeping Canadians safe from the spread of COVID-19.
"We have been looking at ways of perhaps allowing close family members, children, spouses, or parents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to reunite under strict conditions," he said.
Trudeau said his government could adjust a directive for the Canada Border Services Agency to allow for it. What conditions those families could face is not yet known.
It also would not mean the border will reopen early. Trudeau said the border would remain closed to all but essential travel until June 21, at least.
"It is looking at can we support families that are going through extremely difficult times," he explained.
The issue came up in his weekly phone call with the premiers, and apparently, some had their doubts.
"There are a number of premiers that feel that for reasons of compassion, we should, and we could move forward with this measure. There were others who expressed a certain amount of concern about it," admitted Trudeau.
