The ‘Time to Public Vaccine Access in Canada’ report shows how long Canadians wait for access to publicly funded vaccines—and how those delays can differ dramatically from province to province.

This concise report examines 25 years of vaccine launches that cover 29 routine vaccine analogs across seven vaccine preventable diseases to reveal the true pace of vaccine adoption and the policy gaps shaping access nationwide.

Highlights include:

• National median wait of 788 days (~2.2 years) from Health Canada approval (NOC) to initial inclusion of routine vaccines in public programs.
• Major provincial variation, from Quebec’s rapid 557 day median to over 1000 days in other provinces.
• No province fully aligned with NACI/CIQ recommendations, contributing to gaps and inconsistencies in vaccine program coverage.
• Significant differences by disease, with rotavirus showing the longest delays and RSV the fastest uptake.
• Clear opportunities to reduce inequities through modernization and more consistent provincial processes.

Download the full report to explore province by province dashboards, disease specific insights, and actionable recommendations for strengthening equitable vaccine access across Canada.