PM Trudeau asked why Canada sent personal protective equipment to China in February when there is a potential shortage for health care workers here. #cdnpoli #Coronavirus #COVID19
PM Trudeau says this a global crisis that requires global cooperation and response to keep everyone including Cdns safe. PM says federal stockpile has been sufficient to meet provincial needs until this point. In coming days they will be receiving millions of new items
PM Trudeau is asked if he is concerned about people in the US trying to come north to Canada in the middle of Coronavirus outbreak in the US. Will he put some kind of security presence along the border?
PM Trudeau says the border remains closed and they will continue to follow best scientific and public health advice
PM Trudeau is ask about Trump's desire to put troops near the border to monitor for illegal crossings from Canada.
PM Trudeau says Cda-US border is longest non-militarized border in the world. It is beneficial to both sides it stays that way. The PM confirms they know the US wants to put troops along the Canadian border and are in discussions. #cdnpoli #Coronavirus #COVID #POTUS
Update: Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau confirms the story. Says it is in the best interests of both countries the border stay demilitarized and that Canadian officials are in discussion with Trump administration #cdnpoli #POTUS #Coronavirus #COVID19
