Joint investment for made-in-Canada N95 respirators
August 26, 2020
BROCKVILLE, Ont. – Every day, front line healthcare workers across the country put their health at risk as they work hard to fight COVID-19 and care for their fellow Canadians. These real-life heroes need the right protective equipment to keep themselves, their patients, and their families safe. That’s why the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are taking steps to guarantee a secure, made-in-Canada supply of medical equipment to protect their health and safety.
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