“President Biden’s executive order to initiate discussions between federal agencies and the Canadian government to reopen the border for personal travel is much-welcomed news. I have continually stated that we must find safe, commonsense solutions to begin reopening the border that are agreeable to both nations and won’t put public health at risk, but instead will allow the economy to heal. While this discourse will no doubt be extensive, it’s necessary for determining how to best reopen our borders to safely reunite families and reopen our international economies.

“The border restrictions were without question a major hit to North Country families, workers and businesses. As co-chair of CSG East’s Canada–U.S. Relations Committee, I have been and will continue to work with local, state and federal leaders to move this process along for the sake of our families and to help our communities recover; I applaud the Administration for taking action on this matter.”