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Sharon Straus and colleagues argue that residents, families, and staff in long term care homes in Canada were failed by governments during the pandemic and need coordinated efforts across federal, provincial, and territorial governments to safeguard these populations ### Key messages People living and working in long term care homes (LTCHs) (box 1) in Canada—mostly older adults—were disproportionately affected by covid-19.1 LTCH residents accounted for 3% of covid cases in Canada and 43% of related deaths by December 2021, among the highest proportion of LTCH covid-19 deaths worldwide.12 ...

Asking the hard questions about the COVID-19 response will require us to reflect on our own and systemic biases

Data was not shared consistently between all levels of government during the crisis; a public inquiry should be called to address public health data issues

The shuffle is set to be unveiled Wednesday, and is seen by political insiders as a refresh for the Liberals, facing challenges from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

Tania Bubela and colleagues examine how fragmented responsibilities and accountability for public health data hindered Canada’s pandemic response Canada’s public health system was reformed after its 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, which was the worst outside of Asia with 438 cases and 44 deaths.1 Ensuing national and provincial inquiries led to the creation of the national Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to coordinate Canada’s preparation for and response to public health threats.2 Subnational public health agencies were also created or strengthened to funct...