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Theresa Tam to step down as chief public health officer

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, will be stepping down from her role after eight years of service and controversial oversight of federal COVID-19 pandemic policies.

Noah Jarvis
Jun 13, 2025
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Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, will be stepping down from her role after eight years of service and controversial oversight of federal COVID-19 pandemic policies.

Tam became a household name and a controversial figure during the pandemic, where she featured in dozens of public news conferences to update the public on the pandemic on a regular basis.

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