Land Border Opening?

[mamaofsix]

I'm pretty confident that it will be before September. Justin Trudeau has made a big deal on emphasizing weeks not months.

If it were just up to Canada and Trudeau, I think you'd be right. But, there are strong rumours circulating right now that it's the U.S. holding up this process. Canada wants those coming from the U.S. to have vaccine passports to come here, the U.S. doesn't want to play ball. They are going to bar Canadians at the border unless we allow U.S. citizens in without proof of vaccination. The U.S. not being able to come to a diplomatic agreement is what's causing the hold up.

 

[ellbell]

If it were just up to Canada and Trudeau, I think you'd be right. But, there are strong rumours circulating right now that it's the U.S. holding up this process. Canada wants those coming from the U.S. to have vaccine passports to come here, the U.S. doesn't want to play ball. They are going to bar Canadians at the border unless we allow U.S. citizens in without proof of vaccination. The U.S. not being able to come to a diplomatic agreement is what's causing the hold up.

Rumors are rumors and I won't comment otherwise because we aren't allowed to per the sticky.

 

[NewYKRunner]

Rumors are rumors and I won't comment otherwise because we aren't allowed to per the sticky.

Agreed, at least provide a link to an article for such rumours.

 

[hdrolfe]

Sadly, variants are going to continue to pop up, at least until the world is more vaccinated. I just hope the vaccines we have at the moment continue to be effective against them.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

All these variant threats will definitely hinder our borders opening/letting us out without going through hoops.

They just make it easier to keep us locked down. Just another excuse.

 

[Sue M]

If it were just up to Canada and Trudeau, I think you'd be right. But, there are strong rumours circulating right now that it's the U.S. holding up this process. Canada wants those coming from the U.S. to have vaccine passports to come here, the U.S. doesn't want to play ball. They are going to bar Canadians at the border unless we allow U.S. citizens in without proof of vaccination. The U.S. not being able to come to a diplomatic agreement is what's causing the hold up.

Just rumours. Doesn’t make sense because it would be hitting their tourism sector. People canceling vacations to U.S. Plus every country is going to require Vaccine Passport, not just Canada. Unlikely the U.S. is going to bar the entire world from coming.

 

[ottawamom]

All these variant threats will definitely hinder our borders opening/letting us out without going through hoops.

They just make it easier to keep us locked down. Just another excuse.

Not directed at you specifically ilovetotrave1977, but rather to all those who are feeling confined.

I think it would benefit all of us to develop a glass half full rather than glass half empy view of things. We live in a glorious country that perhaps we should take this opportunity, of closed international borders, to get out and see if you feel the need to travel. Try not to see this as "they" are keeping us locked in but rather they are keeping us safe. It does no good to live in a constant state of being upset about something over which we have little control. I'm thinking of the effect on my blood pressure.

As mentioned above many countries in the world, who have vaccines, are now going through outbreaks that they are having to take measures to control. That could very easily become us in a few weeks.

Breathe everyone, this too will pass. Life will move on. Patience, a glass of wine and a blow up pool in the backyard until then.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

@ottawamom, I could likely take a full glass right now! I know sometimes I get in rant mode versus logic mode.

I think for me, it is all the unknowns that drive me nuts. I am a Type A planner, so this is all not good for my head. LOL

 

[alohamom]

I think for me, it is all the unknowns that drive me nuts. I am a Tpe A planner, so this is all not good for my head. LOL

THIS EXACTLY!
I am seriously just now truly absorbing and realizing how much I have had to adapt my thinking and how the pandemic has changed the way I live my life.

 

[RobDoc]

PLEASE read and follow the policy pinned at the top of this forum: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disboards-covid-19-discussion-policy-effective-06-06-2021.3840666/


Speculation about vaccine passports, variants, etc. is not going to be allowed.

 

[Donald - my hero]

PLEASE read and follow the policy pinned at the top of this forum: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disboards-covid-19-discussion-policy-effective-06-06-2021.3840666/


Speculation about vaccine passports, variants, etc. is not going to be allowed.

Just to clarify this as we are all TRULY trying to keep this thread open and are reminding each other when we do wander off the rails, we can share and discuss DOCUMENTED information regarding vaccine passports & variants such as the statement released by the WHO on the weekend regarding the raising rates of the Delta variant? It's only when we add our own editorial comments/thoughts about those details that we've crossed the line??

 

[SirDuff]

Not directed at you specifically ilovetotrave1977, but rather to all those who are feeling confined.

I think it would benefit all of us to develop a glass half full rather than glass half empy view of things. We live in a glorious country that perhaps we should take this opportunity, of closed international borders, to get out and see if you feel the need to travel. Try not to see this as "they" are keeping us locked in but rather they are keeping us safe. It does no good to live in a constant state of being upset about something over which we have little control. I'm thinking of the effect on my blood pressure.

As mentioned above many countries in the world, who have vaccines, are now going through outbreaks that they are having to take measures to control. That could very easily become us in a few weeks.

Breathe everyone, this too will pass. Life will move on. Patience, a glass of wine and a blow up pool in the backyard until then.

While I get our sentiment, I'm a Canadian living in Europe. I've not been able to see most of my family since Christmas 2019 (some I did see on a trip home *just* before lockown in March 2020). I'm not going to lie...it's hard. I get it (I'm in Europe because I work at the WHO - trust me, I get it), but doesn't make it easier.

 

[gskywalker]

All I know is I am going to Disney in 2 months. Will it involve driving through a barricade and OJ'ng it down there with 70 cop cars following me..... maybe if that's what needs to happen.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

All I know is I am going to Disney in 2 months. Will it involve driving through a barricade and OJ'ng it down there with 70 cop cars following me..... maybe if that's what needs to happen.

Haha! I’ll follow you

 

[summer-of-esp]

Haha! I’ll follow you

Count me in on your convoy! I’ve had our 50th Anniversary trip planned for years. I’ve gotten all of the reservations and park passes we wanted. Not going to miss this

 

[suse66]

Nothing is stopping my trip......I am flying not driving but we are going.

 

[KNovacovschi]

All I know is I am going to Disney in 2 months. Will it involve driving through a barricade and OJ'ng it down there with 70 cop cars following me..... maybe if that's what needs to happen.

I’m right there with you

 

[KNovacovschi]

Nothing is stopping my trip......I am flying not driving but we are going.

same, AC changed our return flight yesterday, second time they’ve done it and it’s for worse times each time, originally it was for 5pm then they changed it to 8:30am and then 6:30am. Which made no sense to me for yesterday’s change. Before I got it because it was the only direct flight and they were reducing them however when I went and looked as if I’m just booking for the first time they actually had added direct flights so I acknowledged the change and then changed it from 6:30am to 2:25pm and received a $24 credit. They are not stopping me from going this time.

 

[2Lunds]

Not directed at you specifically ilovetotrave1977, but rather to all those who are feeling confined.

I think it would benefit all of us to develop a glass half full rather than glass half empy view of things. We live in a glorious country that perhaps we should take this opportunity, of closed international borders, to get out and see if you feel the need to travel. Try not to see this as "they" are keeping us locked in but rather they are keeping us safe. It does no good to live in a constant state of being upset about something over which we have little control. I'm thinking of the effect on my blood pressure.

As mentioned above many countries in the world, who have vaccines, are now going through outbreaks that they are having to take measures to control. That could very easily become us in a few weeks.

Breathe everyone, this too will pass. Life will move on. Patience, a glass of wine and a blow up pool in the backyard until then.

An excellent suggestion, however our soon-to-expire flight credits are with an airline which does not fly within Canada, so there is no remedy for my blood pressure here

 

[Mikey15]

An excellent suggestion, however our soon-to-expire flight credits are with an airline which does not fly within Canada, so there is no remedy for my blood pressure here

Only land border's closed! Travel if you're comfortable

(I'm waiting to drive tho)