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Canada’s widely recognized Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, is set to leave her role when her term concludes on June 20. Her departure, following years at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, marks the end of an era and invites reflection on her often headline-making leadership during turbulent public health challenges.
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