Here’s why Canadians have reason to be more optimistic about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout – CBC

Based on some key metrics, Canada’s worldwide vaccine ranking is on the rise, data suggests

Apr 09, 2021

Comparing apples to oranges isn’t necessarily useful if you’re trying to learn more about apples. And that is exactly what some experts say is happening in recent discussions of Canada’s vaccine rollout performance on the world stage.

This country’s vaccination record can seem disappointing when compared to the quick progress in some other countries, but that may not be a fair comparison, some experts say. The fact is certain key metrics suggest Canada’s rollout performance is actually on the rise compared to those of many other countries.

“It really does matter who you compare Canada to,” said Trevor Tombe, an associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary and a research fellow at its school of public policy.

How we evaluate Canada’s performance, he said, is by comparing ourselves to other major countries and by “using realistic metrics based on Canada’s current rollout strategy.”

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/canada-vaccine-rollout-data-1.5980588