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Dr. Joss Reimer Appointed Canada’s New Health Officer

2/21/2026

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Dr. Joss Reimer has been appointed Canada's new chief public health officer, with term starting April 1.
She will focus on combating health misinformation and rebuilding public trust.
Reimer highlighted a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, due to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
She aims to foster partnerships from local communities to the federal government.
She will succeed Dr. Tam, who retired after eight years.

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Story summary

Dr. Joss Reimer has been appointed Canada's new chief public health officer, with term starting April 1.
She will focus on combating health misinformation and rebuilding public trust.
Reimer highlighted a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, due to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
She aims to foster partnerships from local communities to the federal government.
She will succeed Dr. Tam, who retired after eight years.