U.S. Lawmaker Who Led Charge Against Restrictions Cheers Canada U.S. Border News

In this still image taken from video footage, Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on April 23, 2020. Higgins says it's a relief to see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming to let U.S. citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 back into Canada by mid-August. AP-HO, House Television/The Canadian Press

WASHINGTON—The member of Congress who led the charge against travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border is cheering the news that their days may finally be numbered.

New York’s Rep. Brian Higgins says it’s a relief to see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming to let U.S. citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 back into Canada by mid−August.