With respect to the Canadian International Development Agency's immunization program. ( a ) did CIDA terminate the program in September 1997? ( b ) if so, is Canada monitoring developments in rates of vaccination coverage in countries no longer served by the program? ( c ) how many children is it estimated will not receive vaccination coverage next year because the program has been terminated? and ( d ) what statistically, is the mortality rate among children from diseases that can be prevented by vaccination?
In the House of Commons on February 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.