Ottawa to spend $2b on protective gear to share with provinces

By By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver
Federal government accelerating efforts to boost domestic supply of medical equipment

The federal government will purchase another $2 billion in personal protective equipment (PPE) as it accelerates efforts to tap domestic industry for more medical supplies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday (March 31) his government has secured three contracts and inked letters of intent with five other Canadian companies to boost access to supplies such as masks, face shields, gowns, test kits, hand sanitizer and ventilators.…

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March 31, 2020

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