Madam Speaker, this vaccine is so critical. It is critical for our vulnerable populations and it is critical for everyone. Regardless of how fortunate one's circumstances are, this is taking a toll on everyone, but in particular, if we look at the opioid crisis and the increase in deaths, we see that we have a dual crisis here, and we need to provide a relief valve, especially for the workers. We all have front-line workers in our communities who are dealing with vulnerable populations. They are working in the long-term care residences. It is a real challenge for them, and they need to have that relief in sight.
In the House of Commons on January 26th, 2021. See this statement in context.