Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer Defends Elected Officials’ Right to Make Final Decision on Pandemic Response

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer Defends Elected Officials’ Right to Make Final Decision on Pandemic Response
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on March 20, 2020. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
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Alberta’s chief medical health officer says elected officials have the right to make the final decision on the province’s COVID-19 response, amid rumors of discord with bureaucrats on public health policy.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said recent reports of leaked audio recordings of her internal meetings with other bureaucrats represent a “personal betrayal,” and the person responsible for the leaks has violated the public service oath and code of conduct.