Public Health Accountability Act (In Honour of Dr. Sheela Basrur), 2025
Sponsored by Gélinas, France, Lennox, Robin · First Reading Ordered for Second Reading
- Makes the Chief Medical Officer of Health an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly
- Requires the Assembly to appoint the Chief Medical Officer through an all-party selection panel
- Sets a five-year term, renewable once, for the Chief Medical Officer of Health
- Allows removal only by a two-thirds vote of the Assembly, or suspension for cause in specific cases
- Creates a process to appoint a temporary Chief Medical Officer if the position is vacant or the officer cannot serve
- Requires a select committee to advise and receive advice from the Chief Medical Officer during declared public health emergencies
- Sets pay, pension and expense rules for the Chief Medical Officer, decided by the Board of Internal Economy