FEDERAL
The Government of Canada announced the following measures:
Critical Health Supplies
On March 20, 2020, the Government of Canada called on Canadian
businesses and manufacturers to help deliver critical health
supplies. The government has now signed agreements with several
Canadian companies to purchase and boost capacity to manufacture
equipment and supplies including portable ventilators, surgical
masks, testing kits, hand sanitizer, and protective apparel
including masks and gowns.
In addition, $50 million has been made available in funding to
develop and scale-up new, in-demand technologies, equipment, and
medical products. This includes technologies and products to test
and treat Canadians, such as novel virus detection tests, vaccines,
therapeutics, and symptom management treatments. It also includes
medical equipment to care for Canadians, such as ventilators,
peripherals, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and
sterilization chemicals and
