Producing a vaccine is obviously not an overnight process. Vaccines have been produced by consortia of universities and companies whose work has been going on for some time. First, a potential vaccine is developed and then it is produced.
In the case of Canada, it was clear that we did not have the capacity to produce vaccines in large quantities, as our facilities were very limited for this type of production. Moreover, these facilities were already being used for the production of other vaccines, including for influenza. I think we have learned our lesson. I think the government has taken note, given the investments it has made in vaccines and therapies.
I believe that, in the coming years, we must not forget the trauma we have experienced. In other words, we cannot take a piecemeal approach. We will have to make a serious commitment to health security and continue to do so.