Narrow focus to supporting ‘subpopulations,’ says expert, in preparation for second wave of the pandemic

In recognition of how the pandemic is disproportionately affecting racialized communities, the feds' anti-racism secretariat has set up a taskforce to address inequities.

Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer, arrives at West Block earlier this week. In anticipation of the fatigue many will feel, and are already feeling, over the lockdown measures, one expert says the feds will need to look at ways to 'keep people engaged and willing to participate' in physical distancing measures moving forward.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

May 28, 2020

As Canada braces for what officials are predicting could be a second wave of COVID-19 cases, some public health experts say the federal government should shift its focus to rolling out supports for “subpopulations” of the Canadian public, but be careful to not step...

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