As the Public Health Agency of Canada prepares for a new chief public health officer, former and current medical professionals—including a current Liberal MP—say the new chief doctor should be a prominent public voice who can build trust with Canadians, and also ensure that Canada continues to invest in preparing for the next pandemic.

Ian Culbert, executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association, said he wants to see more vocal messaging about the importance of vaccines and public health overall from all levels of public health officers