The WHO Pandemic Treaty Was Adopted. What Does It Mean for Canada?

The WHO Pandemic Treaty Was Adopted. What Does It Mean for Canada?
The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is seen at the entrance to its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 9, 2020. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
Matthew Horwood
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Following three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formally adopted a legally binding agreement aiming to improve member countries’ pandemic preparedness and response.