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ARTICLE · 28 MAY 2020

COVID-19 Developments – Federal Government Issues Request For Information For Alternative Suppliers For Certain Pharmaceuticals

The federal government has been proactive in seeking help from industry in tackling the pandemic. For example, Health Canada contacted Health Product Licence Holders to let them know specific...

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The federal government has been proactive in seeking help from industry in tackling the pandemic. For example, Health Canada contacted Health Product Licence Holders to let them know specific areas where they may be able to contribute, including:

  • considering Canadian sites for any clinical trial or investigational testing related to COVID-19; and
  • identifying any production capacity that could be used for manufacturing personal protective equipment, ventilators or hand sanitizers and disinfectants.

The federal government has also been proactive in seeking supply of necessary products and services. As previously reported, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has a page on its procurement website specifically for COVID-19 related products and services (e.g. masks, hand sanitizers, ventilators). Although, curiously, not included with the other COVID-19 products, PWGSC has issued separate Requests for Information (RFI) or Letters of Interest

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