Alberta asking for proposals to build its own vaccine manufacturing industry: Economy ministerThere are a number of factors to consider, Schweitzer said, including trade agreements, how many organizations might have an interest and where the government might put some moneyArticle contentThe Alberta government is asking for proposals on domestic vaccine manufacturing, a way to explore the potential for a future vaccine market in the province. Doug Schweitzer, the minister of jobs, economy and innovation, told the National Post in an interview that there could be promising projects that could emerge from this process — and government money to help pay for it. Try refreshing your browser, or Alberta asking for proposals to build its own vaccine manufacturing industry: Economy minister Back to video“This allows us to have a full lay of the land,” said Schweitzer. “(The pandemic) has really brought to light the fact that we have to keep Albertans healthy, we have to keep them safe, and we need for our economy to open. There are a number of factors to consider, Schweitzer said, including trade agreements, how many organizations might have an interest and where the government might put some money.

Source: National Post March 08, 2021 20:15 UTC