In order for our economy to reopen, we need to be able to quickly detect and control any future outbreaks through testing, contact tracing, and data collection. That’s why our government is ready to support, facilitate, and fund this important work across the country.

We’re working with the provinces and territories to ramp up capacity and expand testing by procuring things like reagents and swabs. Because by taking these steps across the country, we’ll be able to identify and isolate new cases even faster.

We’ve also made federal resources available to help the provinces and territories with contact tracing. We’ve trained federal employees who can make 3,600 calls a day, 7 days a week. On top of that, Statistics Canada has 1,700 interviewers who can make up to 20,000 calls a day.

We’re also working with the provinces and territories to make sure the data they’re collecting is being shared - so we can track the spread of the virus, adapt our response as needed, and save lives. Because at the end of the day, we’re all working to keep you safe and healthy.