Madam Chair, in fact, the federal government at a number of working tables has worked closely with provinces and territories, first, to assess readiness to receive vaccines, and second, to ensure that if they do not have the equipment necessary the federal government can procure that equipment for them and have it in place. Let me be clear: When a vaccine is approved, Canadians will have access to the vaccine. Canada will be ready.
In the House of Commons on November 26th, 2020. See this statement in context.