Minister Anita Anand
Canada has signed deals with US labs Pfizer and Moderna to secure millions of doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccines, in case either of the candidates is approved for wide-scale use. Procurement Minister Anita Anand is keeping mum on just how much has been ordered as talks continue with other potential suppliers.
Feds see vaccine deliveries in 2021
Talks are ongoing with several potential suppliers, she said. After a company pronounces a vaccine safe and effective, Health Canada must approve it for use. Anand said once that happens, she anticipates delivery of approved vaccines in 2021.
