Up to 249 thousand doses of the Pfizer vaccine is expected by the federal government before the end of the year.
Reports say Pfizer will deliver its first shipment of doses after federal regulators approve the vaccine, which could be in a matter of days.
This would allow vulnerable Canadians and healthcare workers start to be vaccinated by the end of 2020.
The military will be holding a dress rehearsal today as part of the federal government's plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines once they are approved.
Manitoba says the first freezer able to store the Pfizer vaccine at low temperatures has been delivered and installed, with another four on the way.
