The closed border may currently stand as a defense, but experts warn that our 'closely integrated' nature may cause issues as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Even as some countries begin to see normal signs of life again, COVID-19 has kicked back, prompting some governments to review or reverse reopening plans.

Trudeau said the idea "would not be the right solution for Canada" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

According to numbers reported by federal and provincial authorities on Monday, there are now 60,615 cases of COVID-19 across the country.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and stores reopen, precautions Canadians have been taking, including the use of masks and goggles, could become part of everyday life.

Federal and provincial authorities said 2,859 people had died from the virus by 6 p.m. ET, adding that 19,198 had recovered.

New Zealand and Australia are reportedly weighing allowing a "travel bubble" between the two countries as part of easing coronavirus lockdown measures.

Canada's deaths from the novel coronavirus spiked dramatically Thursday to 183, roughly three times the total the country saw as recently as Monday. 

The Conservatives are also calling on the Liberals to come up with a plan specifically to help the nation's restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors.

Provinces are reporting hundreds of new cases of the novel coronavirus each day.