coronavirus vaccine have recused themselves from discussions 18 times over potential conflicts of interest since June.But unlike with politicians and other public office holders, Canadians can’t see what conflicts of interest the task force members have declared.The COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is comprised of 12 experts from the medical research and development industry along with four ex-officio members of the federal public service.Their stated job is to advise the government on COVID-19 vaccines.But in order to have people considered “leading experts” in the field involved, the government says “the deliberate decision was made to include individuals who may have a real or perceived conflict of interest (COI) with respect to one or more.