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‘We still only have a fragmented picture’: new report on COVID response finds critical institutions exposed both strengths and weaknesses in the federal system

The report that takes a deep dive into Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic calls for the appointment of an independent expert panel to do a thorough examination of how Canadian institutions performed during the biggest public health emergency of the last century.

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE
March 15, 2024

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