The Canadian government will implement a “limited exemption” at the Canada-U.S. border that will allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to enter the country.

While the border measures have been an important part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that it’s separated some families.

“This is an incredibly difficult time to be apart from a spouse, a child or mom or dad. We hear that,” he told reporters from Ottawa on Monday. “That’s why we are bringing in a limited exemption to allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to come to Canada.”

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