For many Canadians, Thanksgiving is a time to bring family around the table for a delicious feast.

But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this year, those&nbsp;gatherings might not be a good idea — until at least Christmas.

Canada's top doctor,&nbsp;Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam,&nbsp;says&nbsp;

the country is at&nbsp;"a bit of a crossroads

," and that Canadians' individual&nbsp;actions today will decide the COVID-19 pandemic's growth.

Is it time to cancel family gatherings like Thanksgiving?

Canada's top doctor warns of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases if Canadians don't follow guidelines

Canada is at a "crossroads" in its pandemic battle and the actions of individual Canadians will decide whether there's a massive spike in COVID-19 cases coming, according to the latest projections from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

Minister of Health Patty Hajdu looks on as Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam responds to a question during a news conference in Ottawa.

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Minister of Health Patty Hajdu looks on as Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam responds to a question during a news conference in Ottawa. Officials released new modelling today on COVID-19 cases.

As caseloads spike in four provinces, Trudeau warns that pandemic will be worse this fall

In a rare televised national address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to the airwaves to warn that Canada is at a "crossroads" as COVID-19 cases spike in some provinces with the fall expected to be worse than what the country faced at the onset of this pandemic in the spring.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads back to his seat before the delivery of the Speech from the Throne at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads back to his seat before the delivery of the speech from the throne at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

Avoid all social gatherings as COVID-19 community transmissions rise, health minister urges Quebecers

Health Minister Christian Dubé is asking Quebecers to avoid all social gatherings in the coming weeks, such as weddings, funerals and even Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. He said this will be key in preventing the level of shutdowns seen in the spring.

Dubé asks Quebecers to cancel Thanksgiving plans

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said the province is at a fragile state in its fight against COVID-19. He encouraged Quebecers to act responsibly.

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Quebec's health minister says cancelling Thanksgiving gatherings will give Quebecers a shot of having a nice Christmas.

COVID-19 has put a stop to many family celebrations this year.

Is it time to cancel family gatherings like Thanksgiving?

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