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Trudeau closes Canadian borders to most foreign travellers amid coronavirus outbreak

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada will be closing its borders to most foreign travellers in an attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada is taking “increasingly aggressive steps” and will be closing its borders to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. “I know that these measures are far-reaching,” Trudeau said. “They are exceptional circumstances calling for exceptional measures.” Trudeau said the restrictions will come into effect Wednesday but that exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S.

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