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unbelievable question from the press right now. A reporter (sorry, missed the outlet they rep) asked if PMJT made Min Anand (reporter said 'Anita' - I'm saying Minister) secure a sm amt of vaccine sooner to offset negative coverage (paraphrasing)
@CBCNews
special presser
@CBCNews
special presser
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PM cont'd "it is better to start w fewer doses (249,000) for the most vulnerable, so that we're more prepared to follow up w many more doses 1st mos in 2021 [...] Incredibly complex process."
PM cont'd "it is better to start w fewer doses (249,000) for the most vulnerable, so that we're more prepared to follow up w many more doses 1st mos in 2021 [...] Incredibly complex process."
PM cont'd "At the beginning there will be smaller amts of vaccine bec manufacturers are limited in their ability to produce their vaccine."
Procurement Min Anand says the PM was very accurate w his answer(s)
Procurement Min Anand says the PM was very accurate w his answer(s)
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Min Anand "everyone who needs access to a vaccine, will get access to a vaccine. And it will be free of charge"
Min Anand "everyone who needs access to a vaccine, will get access to a vaccine. And it will be free of charge"
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apparently the reporter I reference in my initial tweet, is CTV's Glen McGregor (h/t John Mark Taylor @jmt_18325)
apparently the reporter I reference in my initial tweet, is CTV's Glen McGregor (h/t John Mark Taylor @jmt_18325)
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PM Trudeau "these vaccines don't get approved unless they are safe. Health Canada has one of the most rigorous processes in the world. In regards to contract signed, there was an issue of liability & we have taken the necessary precautions to protect everyone involved in that"
PM Trudeau "these vaccines don't get approved unless they are safe. Health Canada has one of the most rigorous processes in the world. In regards to contract signed, there was an issue of liability & we have taken the necessary precautions to protect everyone involved in that"
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PMJT cont'd "you can understand how Pfizer would be very concerned that none of the vaccines they provide will be wasted" (quote)
[...] "We will be taking every measure needed to ensure these doses are delivered properly." (paraphrased)
PMJT cont'd "you can understand how Pfizer would be very concerned that none of the vaccines they provide will be wasted" (quote)
[...] "We will be taking every measure needed to ensure these doses are delivered properly." (paraphrased)
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CBC's Catherine Cullen @cath_cullen refers to how she found the PM's answer to the question about pulling a rabbit out of a hat interesting: the PM said "we didn't want to get people's hopes up," (quote) and that "these things take a lot of time" (paraphrased)
CBC's Catherine Cullen @cath_cullen refers to how she found the PM's answer to the question about pulling a rabbit out of a hat interesting: the PM said "we didn't want to get people's hopes up," (quote) and that "these things take a lot of time" (paraphrased)
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I'm adding my shout-out to Procurement Minister Anand, to John's (see his tweet in link) https://twitter.com/jmt_18325/status/1335996419153358849?s=20
I'm adding my shout-out to Procurement Minister Anand, to John's (see his tweet in link) https://twitter.com/jmt_18325/status/1335996419153358849?s=20
meant to tag @AnitaOakville and @JustinTrudeau
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going to add this tweet, because it's relevant https://twitter.com/Manvirsandhu_/status/1336003269752131593?s=20
going to add this tweet, because it's relevant https://twitter.com/Manvirsandhu_/status/1336003269752131593?s=20
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New post by PM Trudeau, relevant to this thread (IMHO) https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1336029502619652096?s=20
New post by PM Trudeau, relevant to this thread (IMHO) https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1336029502619652096?s=20
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adding this response, that I wrote lower down this thread - to be part of the main thread https://twitter.com/KathrynMathias1/status/1336032010045800448?s=20
adding this response, that I wrote lower down this thread - to be part of the main thread https://twitter.com/KathrynMathias1/status/1336032010045800448?s=20
