Province to explore vaccine capacity
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Alberta will explore opportunities in vaccine capacity as it looks at enhancing vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
In a release Monday morning, the province says that over the next 10 business days, the government will accept proposals regarding COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing. It says Alberta is uniquely positioned to lead this work as it is home to world-renowned researchers and infrastructure.
Companies and organizations interested in submitting their proposals can apply online, starting March 8. Applications will close at midnight on March 21.
“The economic recovery of Alberta, Canada and the world depends on achieving mass vaccination against COVID-19,” says Doug Schweitzer, minister of jobs, economy and innovation. “Our government is exploring potential opportunities in the development and manufacturing of vaccines right here at home. Albertans are hard-working innovators and problem solvers, and we are ready to see how they propose to continue the fight against COVID-19.”
