Defence Minister Anita Anand responded to questioning on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement in the Canadian Armed Forces, saying members “have a duty to maintain their operational readiness” and the vaccine is part of that readiness. She said vaccinations for various viruses and diseases have been part of CAF requirements for decades, not just the COVID-19 inoculation.
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