No Canada: Blue Jays not allowed to play games in Toronto

[Counselor706]

The Blue Jays won't play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada's government doesn't think it's safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States, one of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino on Saturday said the federal government had denied the Blue Jays' request to play at Rogers Centre.

"Based on the best-available public health advice, we have concluded the cross-border travel required for MLB regular-season play would not adequately protect Canadians' health and safety. As a result, Canada will not be issuing a National Interest Exemption for the MLB's regular season at this time.

The Blue Jays said they are finalizing plans for an alternative site for regular-season home games -- possibilities include their training facility in Dunedin, Florida, or the home of their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, New York. Both sites, however, pose issues.

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[Trumpedo]

Most Canadians want the border to remain shut until Jan 2021 or until the US can get their shit together. With trump now muzzling health officials, the US will become a bigger shithole and the border will remain closed.

 

[Wrong Element]

I read earlier today that they would definitely be playing in Buffalo. That may have been a premature report.

From a public health standpoint, this was the only logical decision for the Canadian government. It's the same reason the NHL postseason is taking place entirely north of the border.

 

[sundries]

lol f.. me o

the more time goes by, the more convinced I am that you're a Q alt
who's pretending to be miles

no big deal at this point for me, sometimes you generate interesting discussions
it's just entertaining to expose paid propaganda posters

 

[Biggs_Darklighter]

It's not like they have fans.

 

[silver gurl]

Yeah, Canada doesn’t want much to do with the US these days. So I am stuck in the middle

 

[Islander55]

A US passport is almost useless these days. It is interesting to read about some of the countries that seem to have gotten ahead of this virus. It seems to be basically everyone pulling together to defeat a common enemy.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

A US passport is almost useless these days. It is interesting to read about some of the countries that seem to have gotten ahead of this virus. It seems to be basically everyone pulling together to defeat a common enemy.

Chuckles, with the exception south of the border....

 

[silver gurl]

A US passport is almost useless these days. It is interesting to read about some of the countries that seem to have gotten ahead of this virus. It seems to be basically everyone pulling together to defeat a common enemy.

Because unfortunately the US numbers show that it is not under control. Add to the fact that the media constantly shows dim witted Americans. Not saying Canada doesn’t have our share, because we certainly do. Just the media is focused on the negative and complete lack of control.
Factor in 2 elections as well.

 

[rider81]

It doesn't matter. No fans in the stands, and probably damn few watching on TV. I've been a hardcore baseball fan for 50 years and I won't be watching. Baseball had a chance to get this right and start by the 4th of July and couldn't get past the money.

 

[Trumpedo]

It doesn't matter. No fans in the stands, and probably damn few watching on TV. I've been a hardcore baseball fan for 50 years and I won't be watching. Baseball had a chance to get this right and start by the 4th of July and couldn't get past the money.

How dare they take human life into account over your leisure time enjoyment!

You self entitled little fuck.

 

[oddity83]

Most Canadians want the border to remain shut until Jan 2021 or until the US can get their shit together. With trump now muzzling health officials, the US will become a bigger shithole and the border will remain closed.

Until the USA gets it shit together will be a long wait.