Mr. Chair, I'm sure the member opposite is not trying to confuse Canadians, but in fact his question is full of incorrect premises. It's not Health Canada that makes these recommendations. Health Canada approves vaccines. NACI is an independent, science-based advisory body. Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh is an expert in the field of immunology and vaccinations, as are many of the other members. This is independent advice that's provided to provinces, territories and other interested stakeholders, and that advice can be applied should the province or territory choose to use it. Dr. Tam is an active participant in those conversations, but, again, this is, as I said, independent of government decision-making.
On March 12th, 2021. See this statement in context.