Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau says it will be weeks before Canada|U.S. border re-opens

The U.S.-Canada border isn't opening again any time soon if Canada has anything to say about it.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it will be ``many weeks'' before the two countries can loosen restrictions that are keeping the frontier closed to all but goods and a small number of essential workers.

That's to keep the virus that causes COVID-19 from crossing back and forth with travellers.

An agreement between Canada and the United States to limit border crossings is due to expire in days.

Trudeau is also promising support for small and medium-sized businesses that pay commercial rent.

He did not provide details on the new program, but said in order to set it up Ottawa would have to collaborate with the provinces.

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