"We will be back to the original schedule of deliveries to the European Union beginning the week of January 25," Pfizer said Friday.

Anand said Moderna and Pfizer-BioNtech would like to see their doses used as soon as possible, and would like 'all jurisdictions' to follow their recommendations.

Det. Const. Michael Tidball, a regional fraud unit investigator, died while on duty Wednesday.

Canada is in talks with various coronavirus vaccine suppliers in order to negotiate earlier delivery dates, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand said.

Ottawa has given itself the extraordinary power of negotiating contracts worth up to $500 million without a competitive bid process.

Anand says the first shipment of 100,000 tests is now in hand.

Canada's foreign affairs minister said officials are 'continuing to work with cruise lines and local authorities to ensure the safe return of remaining Canadian crew.'

N95 masks used to protect against COVID-19 are so-named because they are supposed to screen out 95 per cent of small particles.

"This council will be tasked with finding innovative solutions to ensure our country continues to have the vital supplies necessary to keep Canadians safe."

Trudeau said the money will include funding for marginalized communities and virtual care for patients who may not need to see a doctor in person.