It appears doctors and politicians across the country have a simple message for the federal government: send more COVID-19 vaccines. The plea comes not only after a slow roll-out was reported in Canada but as multiple provincial governments complained of a vaccine shortage too. Editor's Choice: Justin Trudeau Says There's A 'Concerning' New COVID-19 Variant From Brazil “ Right now we have a bit of a deficit of supply and we need more from the feds. Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce While the government says millions of doses are coming, the country's top leaders and front line workers are begging them to send in reinforcements as soon as possible. The Ontario government believes they are experiencing what Stephen Lecce called "somewhat of a deficit" in COVID-19 vaccines. They have since asked the federal government for more support as they have front line workers on waitlists. Alberta's Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro took to Twitter to share his frustration, saying that Alberta is ready to vaccinate those who need it most, but fear the province lacks the resources to do so. "We would like to vaccinate many, many more people daily but are limited by the federal government’s slow vaccine deliveries," he said. Those on the frontlines also joined the conversation. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians said in a statement that they want more 'transparency' in the COVID-19 vaccine conversation and that they don't know when to expect their own immunization. What's more, a healthcare professional also went public with his sentiments too. Sixty-six-year-old Alan Drummond, a rural physician in Ontario said that he "deserves a safe work environment" since he is living with a heart condition while still working in the ER. "There is no vaccine in sight," he said.
