We did not know, at the time, which vaccines would actually be authorized. No vaccine existed at the time we put these contracts in place. We took the risk of putting in contracts with various suppliers for enough vaccines for all Canadians.
December 4th, 2023 / 1:20 p.m.
Director General, Procurement Support Services Sector, Department of Public Works and Government Services
We did not know, at the time, which vaccines would actually be authorized. No vaccine existed at the time we put these contracts in place. We took the risk of putting in contracts with various suppliers for enough vaccines for all Canadians.
See context to find out what was said next.