Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is teaming up with a handful of Canadian companies to produce up to 30,000 ventilators — a critical piece of equipment in the battle against COVID-19. Trudeau said the government is working with Thornhill Medical, CAE, Ventilators for Canadians and a group led by StarFish Medical to produce the 30,000 machines. WATCH: Ventilators 'extremely important,' even if they're not all needed: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says he hopes the health care system won't need all of the 30,000 ventilators to be produced in Canada. Trudeau said he hopes Canada won't need all 30,000 ventilators. Watch: 30,000 ventilators to be produced in Canada: Trudeau:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is teaming up with a handful of Canadian companies to produce up to 30,000 ventilators.

Source: CBC News April 07, 2020 15:04 UTC