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3w ago

Theresa Tam to Leave Role as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer on June 20

She will advise her successor on strengthening preparedness systems after guiding Canada through its COVID-19 response during a measles resurgence.

Theresa Tam became well-known to Canadians as COVID-19 took hold.
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Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam, who became a household name when she led the country's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is leaving her job next week to consider new opportunities.

Overview

  • Tam will step down on June 20 after eight years as Canada’s chief public health officer.
  • She plans to pause for personal pursuits and family time before considering future roles.
  • Tam voiced concern over a measles resurgence and called on immunization to stop domestic transmission.
  • She highlighted risks of sophisticated digital misinformation after being targeted by a deepfake and emphasized science-based communication.
  • Her final advice urges the incoming officer to build strong preparedness systems centered on core values before crises emerge.