listening to Fed Gov't update on COVID-19 measures. Min of Public Services & Procurement Anita Anand is speaking about the security issues surrounding vaccine emails and phone calls going to non-Fed agencies, vis-à-vis vaccine procurement …
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Min Anand "We encourage Cdns to refer any offers of vaccines to proper authorities"
Reporter "how big a problem right now? Can you give examples that don't reveal sensitive info?" (paraphrased) ...
Min Anand "We encourage Cdns to refer any offers of vaccines to proper authorities"
Reporter "how big a problem right now? Can you give examples that don't reveal sensitive info?" (paraphrased) ...
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Min Anand "So, examples are of the vaccines we are already receiving [vaccine suppliers we're familiar with, are named].
We continue under bilateral agreements for up to 400 million doses for Canadians." ...
Min Anand "So, examples are of the vaccines we are already receiving [vaccine suppliers we're familiar with, are named].
We continue under bilateral agreements for up to 400 million doses for Canadians." ...
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Min Anand "Not only [official federal channels of] gov't being offered. I'm worried provincial gov'ts are receiving these offers. There are national security issues [regarding this]. RCMP have been notified and are looking into it. Vaccine supply chain must be protected"
(fin)
Min Anand "Not only [official federal channels of] gov't being offered. I'm worried provincial gov'ts are receiving these offers. There are national security issues [regarding this]. RCMP have been notified and are looking into it. Vaccine supply chain must be protected"
(fin)
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Dominic LeBlanc, Min of Intergovernmental Affairs "we have full confidence in access to vaccines for all Canadians who wish it"
Min Anand "We had the same thing with N95 masks, and we referred it to the RCMP"
Dominic LeBlanc, Min of Intergovernmental Affairs "we have full confidence in access to vaccines for all Canadians who wish it"
Min Anand "We had the same thing with N95 masks, and we referred it to the RCMP"
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Dr Tam "[Provincial public health authorities] must not take too much time putting on more measures, if the growing trend indicates a need" ...
"not the time to ease health measures" ...
"we're just getting the vaccines going & there's variants [to consider]"
Dr Tam "[Provincial public health authorities] must not take too much time putting on more measures, if the growing trend indicates a need" ...
"not the time to ease health measures" ...
"we're just getting the vaccines going & there's variants [to consider]"
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Reporter asks about when measures can be eased, now that vaccine ramp up expected (paraphrased)
Min LeBlanc "your question almost has to be asked of the 13 sub-national gov'ts for it to be answered"
My thoughts: YES - this is good messaging. More of this please!
Reporter asks about when measures can be eased, now that vaccine ramp up expected (paraphrased)
Min LeBlanc "your question almost has to be asked of the 13 sub-national gov'ts for it to be answered"
My thoughts: YES - this is good messaging. More of this please!
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Dr Tam "[while coming vaccines and warmer weather are something to look forward to] - getting outside in better weather, will be good [don't go anywhere] - have a staycation." ...
Dr Tam "[while coming vaccines and warmer weather are something to look forward to] - getting outside in better weather, will be good [don't go anywhere] - have a staycation." ...
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Dr Tam "While we should see improvement by the fall, expect to maintain[general] health measures and remain vigilant. But [do not expect need for] as strict measures"
Dr Tam "While we should see improvement by the fall, expect to maintain[general] health measures and remain vigilant. But [do not expect need for] as strict measures"
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Dr Njoo "[don't forget] this is a global pandemic. [we're] so interconnected [that] no one is protect until everyone is protected." (direct quote)
Dr Njoo "much will depend upon everyone getting access to vaccines. Also, travel plays a role." (paraphrased)
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Dr Njoo "[don't forget] this is a global pandemic. [we're] so interconnected [that] no one is protect until everyone is protected." (direct quote)
Dr Njoo "much will depend upon everyone getting access to vaccines. Also, travel plays a role." (paraphrased)
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this thread appears to be bifurcated. Not sure how that happened, sorry. I'll post a link to the second half here
https://twitter.com/KathrynMathias1/status/1364274493724585986?s=20
*no one is protected until everyone is protected
note, I placed what I thought I heard but wasn't 100% sure - in square brackets
note, I placed what I thought I heard but wasn't 100% sure - in square brackets
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please note, I did not write down everything I heard. I also missed the very beginning. If I get a chance, I will go back and listen to the CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) when they upload it later on (usually not right after live airing)
please note, I did not write down everything I heard. I also missed the very beginning. If I get a chance, I will go back and listen to the CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) when they upload it later on (usually not right after live airing)
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