Madam Chair, I thank the member opposite for collaborating so closely on so many issues. I must say that I do enjoy working with him, despite our political differences.
The provinces and territories are working right now with the federal government on their readiness plans. As soon as a vaccine is available, we will be ready to deploy.
We have Health Canada regulators working around the clock to assess the vaccines that have applied for regulatory approval. We also have been working with provinces and territories to ensure they understand the specific requirements of the different types of vaccines, have the storage and transportation considerations under control, and—