Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne/ The Canadian Press
The federal government says any Canadian who's abroad should get back home while it's still possible.
That's a step up from previous advice, which urged travellers outside the country to think about doing so.
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne tweeted the new recommendation.
He warns that commercial travel options might not remain available amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some countries have already taken measures such as stopping or sharply limiting air traffic.