"This is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for use in this age group and marks a major milestone in Canada's fight against COVID-19." WATCH | COVID-19 doses for children will begin arriving in Canada on SundayProcurement minister says COVID-19 doses for children will begin arriving in Canada on Sunday 0:57 Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi says 2.9 million COVID-19 doses will land in Canada by next week, enough to cover first doses for all eligible children in the country. Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province's booking system should be ready as early next week for parents to make appointments for their children. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said children could start receiving doses by the end of next week. Those submissions would have to go through a new approval process conducted by Health Canada.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2021 18:27 UTC