A federal government tender notice suggests vaccine passports could arrive in Canada this summer, but questions about their implementation and ethics abound. Posted on June 7, the notice confirmed federal intentions to facilitate vaccine passports. “The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has an urgent need to secure the services of a global organization … with knowledge of and expertise in biometrics,” the tender reads. “The Contractor will bring knowledge, capabilities, and experience to support CBSA’s urgent need to establish a biometric strategy, biometric foundation and ultimately a Biometrics Authority (Centre of Excellence).” The tender closes June 24, according to an amendment made on June 14, and indicates Aug. 2 as the expected start date for the one-year contract, which has an “irrevocable option” that allows it to be extended for up to one additional year. The notice of proposed procurement reveals that 15 companies had been invited to submit a …