Madam Speaker, I have nothing against the idea of ensuring that Canada and Quebec are able to manufacture vaccines right here.
The facilities exist, and the government has invested in other facilities that will increase our vaccine manufacturing capacity.
Is a Crown corporation the way to do it?
I am not a fan of big centralizing bodies. However, the pharmaceutical industry has evolved a lot in recent decades. Canada's pharmaceutical industry is hurting because it has fallen behind and now relies on the innovation of independent laboratories and academic institutions. Pharmaceutical companies then purchase the rights and manufacture them.
This is something that the government should be investing in, not taking charge itself.