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Canada to receive 'millions' of masks, won’t retaliate for U.S. ban on 3M exports: PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'millions' of masks are expected to arrive in the next two days and his government won’t retaliate against the U.S. after the White House requested a medical device manufacturer to stop exporting N95 face masks to Canada.
In order to quickly transport these materials, Trudeau said they would use Canadian airlines, Air Canada and Cargo Jet, for the shipments. He also said the federal government would work with the provinces to transport medical supplies when possible.
“These are vital supplies for people on the frontlines and are key to fighting the virus. People in our hospitals are saving lives every single day,” he said. “They can’t be worried about running out of the equipment that will keep them or you safe.”
The federal government has faced increased pressure to secure PPE for health-care workers in light of global supply shortages and the White House’s decision to order the medical manufacturing giant 3M to cease all exports of N95 face masks to Canadian and Latin American markets to ensure there were enough for Americans.
In response to the directive, the company cautioned there would be “significant humanitarian implications” if they were barred from delivering those supplies to people in those countries where 3M said they are a “critical supplier” of respirators.
