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As we begin this new year, I know a lot of people are wondering what to expect in 2021. Although the pandemic is far from over, I want to start today by telling you that we have reasons to be optimistic.  Two safe and effective vaccines have been approved in Canada and we have started receiving doses of those vaccines over the past few weeks.

This morning, we got the news that Health Canada has completed their review of the Moderna vaccine, and found it to be safe and effective. Canada has an internationally recognized process of independent review, and I know that our best experts have upheld this highest standard.

Happy Friday, everyone. It’s been a difficult year. There’s no other way to put it. But when times get tough, Canadians step up. I want to start today by thanking all Canadians for all their efforts in the fight against this global pandemic.   

Last week, our government presented a new, strengthened climate plan, accelerating our work to build a sustainable future.

Hello everyone. I’m very pleased to be here this morning along with Minister Anand, Major-General Fortin, Dr. Tam, and Dr. Njoo. Before I get started, I want to address the news we got last night that Master Sailor Duane Earle of the HMCS Winnipeg is believed to have gone overboard in the Pacific.

Hello everyone. This is a good day for our planet. This is a good day for Canadians. Thank you, Jonathan, for that introduction and for your outstanding work as Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

Minister LeBlanc and I just ended a very productive First Ministers’ Meeting, our 23rd since the pandemic began. 

Let me begin by recognizing that we are on the traditional land of the Algonquin People. We acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.

Good morning everyone. I am very pleased to be here with Minister Anand, Dr. Njoo, and Major-General Fortin. This morning, I have important news to share on vaccines.

We’re headed into the first weekend of December and, in many parts of the country, the situation is very serious.