Canada U.S. Border

In New York’s North Country, those involved in cross-border issues are closely watching the political landscape north of the border after prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week that 38 Ports of Entry along the border with Canada will adjust their hours in January. Officials in New York state are not pleased about the reductions at a time when illegal crossings are increasing.

Canada and the U.S. have extended to July 21 an agreement that keeps the border between the two countries closed to non-essential travel during the…