Border Policy Research Institute
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| WWU publishes stats on effects of border restrictions | New research at Western Washington University found the cross-border flow of good, trucks and people were impacted in ways never before experienced during the pandemic. The Border Policy Research Institute at WWU released the 2021 Border Barometer today (Wednesday), the first and only in… |
2021-08-06 | |
| With border reopening a possibility next month, Whatcom prepares to welcome Canadians | Prior to the pandemic, cross-border shopping was a significant contributor to Whatcom County’s economy. The Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University … |
2021-07-19 | |
| With travel restrictions barely easing, U.S.-Canada border towns stuck in economic limbo | Before COVID, towns such as Blaine, Lynden, Sumas and Bellingham in Whatcom County, and Port Angeles in Clallam County, enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with the roughly 3 million consumers in greater Vancouver, Victoria and other Southern British Columbia communities. But that bit of… |
2021-06-28 | |
| Pressure builds to lift coronavirus restrictions on U.S.-Canada border | "I honestly don't think that level of bilateral coordination is all that great because if it was, we would have a plan by now," said Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University. "This shouldn't be such a mystery. There should a clear, well… |
2021-06-22 | |
| When U.S.-Canada border reopens, Whatcom could become a popular spot for this | If reopening the U.S.-Canada border becomes a reality later this month, Whatcom County could become a popular destination for Canadians seeking a second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s possible, given how few Canadians are fully vaccinated at this point. While more than 60% of the… |
2021-06-10 | |
| Canada considering reopening its border, starting with vaccinated travelers | National media reports indicate Canada is warming up to the idea of easing some border restrictions on Tuesday, June 22. |
2021-06-09 | |
| Foreign policy expert: Canadian border announcement likely in June | It has been closed for more than 14 months, but could we see the U.S./Canadian border open in time for summer tourism? One expert believes it’s likely. Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of the Border… |
2021-06-01 | |
| U.S.-Canada border rules ‘likely to change’ June 22, but no official word yet | While the article isn’t incorrect about possible plans being in the works, it may also be jumping the gun a bit on a decision that may be made, but hasn’t yet, said Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research… |
2021-05-28 | |
| What, essentially, is going on with the border? | Welcome to Corridors. We’ve been sharing this space with contributors as obsessed as we are with policy and Canadian politics. Today’s guest host is Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University. Laurie is a global… |
2021-05-27 | |
| WWU to co-host 'Reporting on Ecotopia: Cross-border environmental media in the Salish Sea & Cascadia' panel May 21 | 2021-05-17 |