This just in:
"... I just received word that the matter has been resolved. The border is
open and permits will be issued starting
tomorrow.
"The border closure came about when Canada asked the US to provide
certification of "no more than 1% varroa in 5% of the apiary". The USDA
responded to Canada by asking that varroa be removed entirely from the
certification. They have been negotiating and closed the border during the
"discussion".
"Canada's requirement of "1% varroa" will be upheld for now and the matter
will be reviewed by our government authorities again in the Fall.
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