I have to give you both. Yes, they are allowed to travel across Canada. The charter right gives the mobility right to travel into any jurisdiction. No, once they hit the border and are across our border in the NWT, at that point our CPHO, our Chief Public Health Officer, has the authority to restrict travel as she sees fit. Yes, they can come across the border. When they put one step in our border, it's our jurisdiction.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 311-19(2): Opening of Borders to All Residents
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 311-19(2): Opening of Borders to All Residents
Oral Questions
June 9th, 2020
Page 1084
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