Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, is concluding her eight-year term on June 20. Known for her prominent role during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tam reflected on the challenges and rewards of her job, including dealing with misinformation and being targeted by deepfakes. She emphasized the importance of science-based communication and building public trust, and offered advice to her unnamed successor on focusing on values, building support systems, and continuing preparedness efforts.
Theresa Tam bids farewell as Canada’s top public health officer
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, is concluding her eight-year term on June 20. Known for her prominent role during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tam reflected on the challenges and rewards of her job, including dealing with misinformation and being targeted by deepfakes. She emphasized the importance of science-based communication and building public trust, and offered advice to her unnamed successor on focusing on values, building support systems, and continuing preparedness efforts.
Trending- 1 June 2017: Theresa Tam first named to her role.
- 2 COVID-19 pandemic: Height of her public visibility.
- 3 Recently: Theresa Tam was turned into a deepfake.
- 4 This week (June 9-13, 2025): Interview with The Globe and Mail.
- 5 June 20, 2025: Theresa Tam's term ends.
- Theresa Tam will leave her position.
- A new chief public health officer will be named.
- The Public Health Agency will continue to build preparedness and response systems.
What: Theresa Tam is ending her term as Canada's chief public health officer.
When: Her term ends on June 20. She was first named in June 2017. Interview conducted this week (June 9-13, 2025).
Where: Canada.
Why: Her term is concluding after over eight years of service.
How: She reflected on her tenure in an interview, discussing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation, and deepfakes, and offered advice for her successor.