The WHO, Canada and the Way Ahead | November 17, 2020

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The World Health Organization (WHO), Canada and the Way Ahead As winter of 2020 approached, COVID-19 cases were rising in many parts of the world, the importance of coming together in solidarity to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic had never been greater. Dr. Tedros, Director General of the World Health Organization, talks about the global effort to defeat COVID-19, the agency’s long and productive partnership with Canada, and where we need to focus our cooperative efforts in the months ahead if we are to protect and promote the public health of all citizens. The WHO has never been more relevant to Canada – and to all countries worldwide. Speakers: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus-Director-General, World Health Organization Dr. Peter Singer, Special Advisor to the Director-General of the World Health Organization Dr. Kate O’Brien MD, MPH, Director of the Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals Department at the World Health Organization *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*