Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media March 20th. Photo: CPAC
The Federal government is unveiling a new program that will help manufacturing companies shift their lines to medical supplies and other essential COVID-19 supplies.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they will work with auto manufacturing companies to build ventilators, as well as other industry to create face masks and hand sanitizer.
“We know that Canadian companies are among the most innovative and we are confident we will be able to work with them to respond to the growing demand and in a quick manner,” Trudeau told media.
Trudeau notes he has spoken with several businesses about the initiative. The Prime Minister noted they will also provide help for industries already producing supplies so they can increase the number of products they can produce.
When it comes to the United States and Canada closing the border to non-essential travel, Trudeau said those travellers will not be allowed into Canada.
“People arriving at the US border arriving at the border will be returned to the US authorities and return to America. This will take place as long as COVID-19 continues,” Trudeau noted.
The border is expected to be closed to the general public starting Friday night. The Federal government has reiterated business and their supply lines will not be impacted by the border closure.
