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3mo 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.