Even those leaders who have talked about the next phase have pointed out that restarting the economy will have to happen gradually, in phases. This follows advice coming from public health officials — but it might also be a reflection of many Canadians' reluctance to move too far, too fast. Politicians' patience being testedThe polls suggest Canadians are willing to be patient in order to get through this crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that some pandemic measures, like physical distancing, might need to stay in place until a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed. But while leaders and public health officials use these examples to help them decide what to do next, Canadians seem willing to keep waiting.

Source: CBC News April 15, 2020 08:00 UTC