Some governments say getting vaccinated and having proper documentation will smooth the way to travel, entertainment and other social gatherings in a post-pandemic world.

Ghana is among 92 low-and middle-income countries that are receiving vaccines for free through COVAX.

The Liberals have been under fire for the decision to accept 1.9 million doses of vaccine from COVAX for domestic use in Canada by the end of June.

The move comes as Canada has asked the U.S. for help with its vaccine supplies.

Some groups have criticized Canada for planning to take the delivery of 1.9 million doses from COVAX, a new international vaccine-sharing program designed to help poor countries.

Some experts warn that these new deals could move COVAX further to the back of the line, especially if some countries are willing to pay a premium for speed.

The international partnership was created last year to help deliver billions of expensive vaccine doses to poor countries that can't afford vaccinations.

'Our contribution to the global mechanism had always been intended to access vaccine doses for Canadians as well as to support lower income countries,' said a spokesperson.

China has shipped large numbers of doses of its own vaccines to developing countries. It has pursued deals with over 30 nations exceeding the 10M doses it is providing to COVAX.

Canada contributed $440 million to COVAX in September, half of which secured doses for Canada directly, from about nine vaccines that are participating in the program.