It’s now or never—Canadian leaders must step up to fight COVID-19

Urgent action remains needed to ensure an adequate supply of protective equipment that our front-line workers need to protect them from infection.

Dr. Theresa Tam, chief medical officer, and her deputy, Howard Njoo, address reporters on March 24, during which they said community transmission of the coronavirus is increasingly becoming the main source of infection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY FAIZ AHMAD KHAN AND SALMAAN KESHAVJEE

March 25, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is grappling with unprecedented circumstances. As we hear news of exponential increases in the number infected and high mortality rates—lessons from Italy, Spain, and the United States—it is clear that time is running ou...

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