Asked about whether Canada would consider cutting off paper pulp exports (used for making masks like the 3M ones) in retaliation if President stops shipments to Canada. PM says govt is not looking at retaliatory measures, working towards maintaining open trade of essential goods
Asked about the Ontario models released yesterday PM says fed govt pulling together info from different provinces. PM takes opportunity to say one thing that shows in all the models is that social distancing helps
PM is asked if the model Ontario put forward is consistent with federal models by Public Health he has seen. PM responds there are a range of models and possibilities, doesn't say if Ontario is consistent. Tells people to stay home bc that helps
PM is asked why other countries can put out national models as other countries have without waiting for local and provincial/state govts. PM says that for proper national model must see what various provinces have going on
PM notes a large number of masks to be delivered within the next 48 hours.
PM says govt is also turning toward Canadian manufactures for a made in Canada solution too and can supply other countries as well with Canadian made equipment.
.@globalnews asks why the Canadian govt did not begin to procure tests earlier and if the lack of testing has meant a lack of accurate data to inform public policy and models - especially the role of asymptomatic people in spreading #coronavirus
