Global News
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May 19, 2026
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Flu briefings given to Ontario health minister hidden in transparency clampdown
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Flu briefings given to Ontario health minister hidden in transparency clampdown
TORONTO — Documents obtained by Global News show that during a period of intense flu outbreaks in 2018 and 2019, the Ontario government was briefing its top public health official on potential policy options, but these briefings were not made available for public review.
The documents reveal that the Ministry of Health held frequent meetings with Dr. David Williams, the former Chief Medical Officer of Health, to discuss possible actions in response to the flu season. These meetings included discussions about mand…
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