Question Period Note: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Indigenous communities

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Reference number:
ISC-2020-10012
Date received:
May 26, 2020
Organization:
Indigenous Services Canada
Name of Minister:
Miller, Marc (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Indigenous Services

Suggested Response:

• Indigenous Services Canada procures and maintains a stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitizer for use in Indigenous communities in the event of a health emergency.

• This helps to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and others who support the provision of health care during a health emergency.

• As of May 10th, Indigenous Services Canada has shipped 752 requests for PPE from First Nations communities.

• The Government of Canada is committed to supporting communities in preparing for and responding to communicable disease emergencies.

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