The Made in Canada Project is the result of the federal government's call to action at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to mobilize Canadian businesses and manufacturers in supplying essential materials to combat this public health crisis.
This page includes what companies have done to adjust to the pandemic, videos on their efforts, how these businesses have been supported, and details on the Canadian research projects conducted throughout COVID-19.
This document outlines the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is sold for medical reasons and that help combat infectious diseases like COVID-19.
This page includes how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for PPE, required a faster authorization process, changed who can sell and supply PPE, and improved 3D printing technologies to be used in manufacturing PPE.
This communication discusses how, in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government called upon Canadian businesses and manufacturers to begin or increase production of essential materials to combat the pandemic.
This news release highlights the main details of the government's plan to mobilize industry to fight COVID-19.
This page examines the Canada's National Emergency Strategic Stockpile (NESS), which is maintained by the Public Health Agency of Canada and is intended to provide additional supplies to the provinces and territories during emergency situations.
The supplies can include medical equipment/supplies, pharmaceuticals, and social service supplies like beds and blankets.
This resource outlines the federal government's efforts to help organizations buy and sell personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
This page includes information regarding finding and buying the most effective PPE and what businesses need to do to become a seller of PPE.
During the beginning of the pandemic, countries around the world, including Canada, faced a shortage of vital medical supplies such as ventilators and personal protective equipment such as face masks, respirators, gloves, goggles, and garments.
This document explores the different approaches countries took to restrict the exportation of COVID-19 related goods and the affects the pandemic had on trade more generally.
This page discusses the federal government's investments in research, science, and innovation to increase supply of medical equipment for the health care system during COVID-19.
Further, this page outlines the federal, provincial, and territorial efforts, an overview of purchases and deliveries, and how domestic Canadian companies have helped in this effort.
This pronouncement made by Justin Trudeau addresses the $1+ billion federal funding for medical research and vaccine development in response to COVID-19, which builds upon the $275 million that was announced in March 2020.
This funding will go towards the supporting the mobilization of a COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre, the National Research Council o
This news release highlights the Canadian effort to produce domestic medical supplies and equipment for frontline health care workers in the early stages of the pandemic.
This page explores the various projects conducted by Canadian companies to develop and supply medical equipment like ventilators, medical gowns, N95 masks, and hand sanitizer.