‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts
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‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts
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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?
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‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU
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23:23 | March 29, 2026
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Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert
06:06 | March 29, 2026
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NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador
12:45 | March 29, 2026
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The West Block: March 15
23:23 | March 15, 2026
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‘Iraq should’ve been the lesson,’ when it comes to toppling leaders
09:24 | March 15, 2026
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‘We are going to have a civil war in Iran,’ once this war is over
13:40 | March 15, 2026
‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts
Description
April 18, 2021
Amid a pummeling third wave of COVID-19, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says her government is doing all it can to secure vaccines in “an extremely competitive global environment.” In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Anand says her government will do whatever it can to support provinces and territories, as several communities across the country struggle to cope with record daily case counts.
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‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts08:48 | April 18, 2021 -
The West Block: June 2122:55 | June 21, 2026 -
The West Block: June 1423:21 | June 14, 2026 -
What are U.S. ‘dark fleets’ doing in Strait of Hormuz?14:03 | June 14, 2026 -
‘Maybe U.S. nuclear deterrent not reliable’: Trump’s ex-advisor Bolton concerned over any Iran deal08:45 | June 14, 2026 -
AI and quantum imaging: Is Ottawa ready for the next big moves in tech?16:36 | June 7, 2026 -
Take a deep breath’: Republican insider shares perspective on Trump’s latest 51st state comments06:14 | June 7, 2026 -
The West Block: June 723:23 | June 7, 2026 -
The West Block: May 3123:23 | May 31, 2026 -
GlobalEye is a big defence decision for Canada, but is it the right one?05:46 | May 31, 2026 -
The U.S. is pushing Canada towards China: former Biden advisor16:18 | May 31, 2026 -
The West Block: May 2423:24 | May 24, 2026 -
The West Block: May 1723:22 | May 17, 2026 -
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?07:01 | May 10, 2026 -
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026 -
The West Block: May 1023:23 | May 10, 2026 -
The West Block: May 323:22 | May 3, 2026 -
European leaders see Canada as ‘a voice of reason’: Champagne08:12 | May 3, 2026 -
Editorial cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession as geopolitical climate heats up15:48 | April 26, 2026 -
Canada needs to be ‘very careful’ in U.S. trade negotiations06:29 | April 26, 2026 -
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The 1st social media war between the US and a foreign adversary11:36 | April 12, 2026 -
Carney is focused on growing the Liberal tent. But at what cost?09:21 | April 12, 2026 -
The West Block: March 2923:23 | March 29, 2026 -
Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert06:06 | March 29, 2026 -
NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador12:45 | March 29, 2026 -
The West Block: March 2222:57 | March 22, 2026 -
The West Block: March 1523:23 | March 15, 2026 -
‘Iraq should’ve been the lesson,’ when it comes to toppling leaders09:24 | March 15, 2026 -
‘We are going to have a civil war in Iran,’ once this war is over13:40 | March 15, 2026
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‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts08:48 | April 18, 2021
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The West Block: June 2122:55 | June 21, 2026
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The West Block: June 1423:21 | June 14, 2026
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What are U.S. ‘dark fleets’ doing in Strait of Hormuz?14:03 | June 14, 2026
-
‘Maybe U.S. nuclear deterrent not reliable’: Trump’s ex-advisor Bolton concerned over any Iran deal08:45 | June 14, 2026
-
AI and quantum imaging: Is Ottawa ready for the next big moves in tech?16:36 | June 7, 2026
-
Take a deep breath’: Republican insider shares perspective on Trump’s latest 51st state comments06:14 | June 7, 2026
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The West Block: June 723:23 | June 7, 2026
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The West Block: May 3123:23 | May 31, 2026
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GlobalEye is a big defence decision for Canada, but is it the right one?05:46 | May 31, 2026
-
The U.S. is pushing Canada towards China: former Biden advisor16:18 | May 31, 2026
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The West Block: May 2423:24 | May 24, 2026
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The West Block: May 1723:22 | May 17, 2026
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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?07:01 | May 10, 2026
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‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026
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The West Block: May 1023:23 | May 10, 2026
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The West Block: May 323:22 | May 3, 2026
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European leaders see Canada as ‘a voice of reason’: Champagne08:12 | May 3, 2026
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Editorial cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession as geopolitical climate heats up15:48 | April 26, 2026
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Canada needs to be ‘very careful’ in U.S. trade negotiations06:29 | April 26, 2026
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The West Bock: April 26, 202623:23 | April 26, 2026
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The West Block: April 1923:24 | April 19, 2026
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The West Block: April 1223:11 | April 12, 2026
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The 1st social media war between the US and a foreign adversary11:36 | April 12, 2026
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Carney is focused on growing the Liberal tent. But at what cost?09:21 | April 12, 2026
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The West Block: March 2923:23 | March 29, 2026
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Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert06:06 | March 29, 2026
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NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador12:45 | March 29, 2026
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The West Block: March 2222:57 | March 22, 2026
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The West Block: March 1523:23 | March 15, 2026
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‘Iraq should’ve been the lesson,’ when it comes to toppling leaders09:24 | March 15, 2026
-
‘We are going to have a civil war in Iran,’ once this war is over13:40 | March 15, 2026
‘We’re doing whatever we can’: Anand defends COVID-19 vaccine procurement efforts
Description
April 18, 2021
Amid a pummeling third wave of COVID-19, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says her government is doing all it can to secure vaccines in “an extremely competitive global environment.” In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Anand says her government will do whatever it can to support provinces and territories, as several communities across the country struggle to cope with record daily case counts.
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