Estimated reading time 2 minutes, 12 seconds.
Given the close relationship between the United States and Canada, and amount of traffic and commerce we share, the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) commend both Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump for their leadership in making the difficult but correct decision to protect the health and safety of citizens of both countries as a priority. The CAC are pleased the border will remain open for cargo trade.
The health and safety of travellers and airport workers is an airport’s top priority. As they have been doing for the past several weeks, the Canadian and American airport communities are continually sharing information to help maintain the orderly flow of people and goods across the air border while staying in close contact with their respective government health and border agencies.
Airports have acted to enhance cleaning procedures, with additional hand sanitizer dispensers in high traffic areas and signage on effective preventative measures in washrooms and key locations throughout the terminal, including jet bridges, handrails, border kiosks, and other high touch surfaces, with a focus on international arrivals areas.
The longstanding relationship between Canada and the United States is an important economic driver for both countries. For decades, the two country’s airports, airlines, and governments have worked together to find new ways to steadily improve the cross-border flow of travellers and goods. This is not the first time border access has been challenged by crisis. The CAC said it has always prevailed, and it will again, as it works with industry and government partners to resume the flow of people and commerce between the two nations once the pandemic has passed.
