Canada must take lead in fighting health misinformation as vaccine hesitancy rises and U.S. pulls back from WHO, say sector experts

In the face of bad advice coming out of the U.S., Health Minister Marjorie Michel needs to discuss how to best promote facts with federal agencies and departments, according to Canadian Medical Association president Margot Burnell.

Health Minister Marjorie Michel called Bill S-5 a 'critical step towards a more connected health-care system that supports all Canadians,' in a press release on Feb. 4.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

February 11, 2026

Health Minister Marjorie Michel has an opportunity to position Canada as a leader in countering misinformation amid a global disruption caused by the United States quitting the World Health Organization, and rising vaccine hesitancy, according to health sector experts.

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