Ontario approaches Michigan about possibility of essential workers getting vaccinated stateside

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has approached the governor of Michigan about the possibility of having essential workerswho cross the border from Canadavaccinated against COVID-19 stateside.

The premier spoke to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, and asource with knowledge of the situation told CBC News that she indicated she is open to hearing more on the idea.

It's now up to Ontario to propose a plan, to see if an agreement can be reached. The timeline on next steps was not immediately clear and there is no guarantee such a proposal will go forward.

In Manitoba, truck drivers, teachers and other school workers, can already cross into North Dakotafor vaccinations.

Ontario's proposal"reflects the fact that it's in everyone's best interest to arrange safe, predictable passage for critical staff and truck drivers who cross the border regularly," saidFlavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, in a statement.