Canada and the United States are neighbouring countries running the same race against the spread of the coronavirus — but taking different routes.
The closed border may currently stand as a defense, but experts warn that our “closely integrated” nature may cause issues down the road. “We’re being cautious in Canada, but to the south, you have different states following different schedules.
There’s potential for whatever happens in the U.S., if they can’t get it under control, to pose a risk for us,” said Craig Janes, director of the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. “We’re really only as strong as our weakest link.” Canada has taken a go-slow approach.