Canada has now received more than 66 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines — enough to fully vaccinate everyone who is eligible for a shot.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement during a stop in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Tuesday morning.
“Back in the winter, I made a promise that we would have enough vaccines for all eligible Canadians by the end of September, so not only have we kept that promise, but we’ve done it two months ahead of schedule,” Trudeau told reporters.
Trudeau continued to urge Canadians aged 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Fully vaccinated people account for just 0.5 per cent of COVID-19 cases currently being reported, he said.
