Ottawa launches pandemic preparedness agency, seeks faster vaccine development

The federal government is creating a new agency to improve Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect Canadians from future pandemics.

Ottawa launches pandemic preparedness agency, seeks faster vaccine development
A person draws out Moderna vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The federal government is creating a new agency to improve Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect Canadians from future pandemics.