| UPDATED: 18:20, Thu, Feb 18, 2021 Link copied Justin Trudeau faces questions on Canada’s vaccine supply Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mr Trudeau recently held emergency talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over concerns that the bloc’s export controls could inhibit Canada’s access to COVID-19 vaccines. The showdown followed reports that the EU had hindered vaccine developer Moderna’s attempts to send supplies outside of the bloc. The current Brussels scheme means vaccine manufacturers must submit export information for approval before shipping jabs abroad — prompting fears that EU officials could halt crucial shipments if the bloc’s own supplies are getting too low.