Jordan Press Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains responds to a reporter's question on the government's decisions regarding domestic production of a COVID-19 vaccine, after the announcement of the 50 â 30 Challenge in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang December 29, 2020 - 8:27 AM OTTAWA - Canada's industry minister says the country faces mounting mental health concerns that the government will have to address in 2021. Navdeep Bains says he has heard more stories about the mental health of workers and entrepreneurs alongside needs for financial help to individuals and businesses. He says it is particularly the case in his Toronto-area riding that is home to Pearson International Airport, where local hotels and restaurants are also suffering from a drop in travel.