In looking at the endemic state, we would be looking at the load on the health care system and its resilience to the demands. We would also be looking to be in a position to provide Canadians with clear and sustained communication.
We expect, based on our modelling, that we would enter the transition period towards the endemic state over the next number of months, but the transition is unlikely to be linear and there remains the potential for a resurgence and variants throughout.
Our experience with the omicron variant of concern is a lesson learned for all in terms of being prepared for worst-case scenarios.