Some Canadians Frustrated They Still Can’t Cross U.S. Land Border

Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont. on March 21, 2020. Canada and the U.S. have mutually agreed on March 18, 2020 to temporarily restrict " non essential traffic" accross Canada-U.S. border due to the pandemic. The Canadian Press/Rob Gurdebeke

TORONTO—Canadians are expressing frustration at still being unable to drive across the border to the U.S. for a casual visit, even though their fully vaccinated American counterparts will soon be able to do so.

The federal government recently said restrictions on U.S. citizens and permanent residents fully immunized against COVID-19 will ease Aug. 9.