Alaska has good numbers similar to Northwest and Saskatchewan. Probably because they're so isolated. I assume Canada is concerned because leadership in Washington. Republican Governor hasn't issues mandatory mask orders. If he did he'd get the eastern border open.
@Lilac-Jade As at the last News Report I heard the Covid Death Toll in the U.S. is over a quarter of the Death Toll of the ENTIRE world and still climbing.
So, IF were Canada I'd most definitely be saying to Americans "Piss off, we do NOT want you crossing OUR Borders and infecting OUR people."
@Triphid Look at a map. Now be aware that these are very remote areas. This is a huge border with no traffic. Keeping it closed doesn't affect very many people. Basically commercial traffic for trade. It's in Arctic Region. I don't live there. It doesn't affect me It affects commercial interests in Northwest, Yukon and Alaska.
@Lilac-Jade I agree. The southern border is a bigger threat. I was just trying to explain that to someone from down under. I don't blame Canada. They're doing a great job.