Subhead:Despite the dwindling demand and past waste, the federal government is seeking to acquire additional COVID-19 vaccines.#
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is moving ahead with plans to stockpile even more COVID-19 vaccines—despite widespread disinterest from Canadians and a staggering track record of waste and failed contracts.
A new Request for Proposals (RFP), quietly posted to the government’s procurement portal, seeks suppliers to provide vaccines for multiple formats and age groups—from six months old to adults. Contracts could run through March 2026 with an option to extend into 2027.