Document Type

Border Policy Brief

Publication Date

Fall 2020

Keywords

Border Security, Comparative Analyses, Economic Relationships, Government, Transportation

Abstract

The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic marks a pivotal moment for border operations and policy. Governments and private industry around the world are trying to develop and implement screening protocols to protect travelers and limit the spread of the virus. This Border Policy Brief explores efforts

to incorporate public health concerns into approaches to ease the border restrictions between the U.S. and Canada. The brief outlines key guiding principles, as well as specific pilot projects that have the potential to advance safe and healthy cross-border mobility.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

COVID-19 (Disease)--United States--Management; COVID-19 (Disease)--Canada--Management; Epidemics--United States--Management; Epidemics--Canada--Management; Border security--United States; Border security--Canada; Travel restrictions--Health aspects--United States; Travel restrictions--Heath aspects--Canada

Geographic Coverage

United States; Canada

Genre/Form

periodicals; technical reports

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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