By Veronica Beltran

30,000 ventilators made in canada

Canadian companies providing medical gear, Trudeau says

Apr 7, 2020 | 8:40 AM

OTTAWA— Preventing the lack of medical gear for health care personnel, that was the message Trudeau gave Canadians this morning (Apr.7) from Rideau Cottage.

He thanked the almost 5,000 Canadian companies that have stepped forward during this time to help the fight against COVID-19.

30,000 made in Canada ventilators are being created, something Trudeau says he hopes we don’t have to use, however, says the country has to be prepared for any possible outcome of COVID-19.

“Every week we are going through important steps to increase our product capacity.” — Justin Trudeau

The Prime Minister addressed the families and friends of loved ones who work in the health care system and said that he understands that they may be worried about the lack of medical gear to protect their loved ones, and says government is doing everything they can to prevent a shortage.

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Canadians born in the months of April, May or June are able to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit today. The Benefit is for those who have lost jobs due to COVID-19, those caring for someone with the virus who are unable to bring in an income, and those with disabilities.