With vaccines for the novel coronavirus viewed as the gateway for a "return to normal," some countries are putting themselves ahead of others, hoping to get back to normal faster. 

On this episode of This Is Why, we learn about the phenomenon known as "vaccine nationalism" and how it is affecting Canada and Canadians.

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Dr. Joel Lexchin, professor emeritus from the School of Health Policy and Management at York University

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