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The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is the title of the senior government official on matters related to the health and safety of Canadians. The post is held by a physician who acts as the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The current Chief Public Health Officer is Dr. Theresa Tam.
The CPHO is responsible for:
- Providing leadership of the Public Health Agency, newly established in 2004.
- Providing advice to Ministers and, as appropriate, work with other federal departments and agencies, provincial/territorial governments, the international community, health practitioners and Canadians on public health issues.
- Assuming the role of the federal government spokesperson on public health issues, in particular, during public health emergencies.
- Taking a leadership/advocacy role in national public health matters and citizen engagement in public health.
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See also
- Medical Officer for Health
- Chief Medical Officer (United Kingdom)
- Chief Medical Officer, Republic of Ireland
- Surgeon General of the United States
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References
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External links
- Public Health Agency of Canada
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