Federal Government Introduces Bill to Spend up to $2.5B on Rapid Tests for Provinces

The contents of a COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit are pictured in Calgary, Alta., on Jan. 4, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

OTTAWA—The federal government introduced legislation on Monday to continue providing as many rapid tests as possible to the provinces and territories.

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos introduced the bill in the House of Commons on MPs’ first day back after a six-week break.