The federal government announced it will send 140 million COVID-19 rapid tests to provinces and territories, saying the tests were an important tool to combat the pandemic. “I think we all understand that rapid testing is going to be part of the path through [the pandemic],” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a press conference on Jan. 5. The move comes as access to testing has proven challenging in certain jurisdictions, with test kits running out or authorities rationing them for certain vulnerable populations. Trudeau was joined by other officials including Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam as they provided an update on the COVID-19 situation in the country. Trudeau acknowledged Canadians’ frustration as they face fresh pandemic-related health measures and restrictions sparked by the Omicron variant. “There’s no magic bullet on this. None of us want to be here right now,” he said. “But we know what to do to …