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, can we read in the press release of the agency, published on Friday.
The lack of a press conference to educate Canadians about the pandemic since the start of the election campaign has prompted questions from political party leaders and the media.
Recently, the Conservative Party of Canada called on the head of the Canadian public service to launch an investigation into PHAC’s decision not to hold press conferences during the campaign.
The party alleged that the decision violated the Transition Convention, which stipulates that civil servants should continue to perform their role during elections and not make any decisions that could influence the campaign.
information, pour tenir compte de la 44egeneral election, requires immediate investigation “,” text “:” Any political interference asking PHAC to change its information procedures, to take account of the 44th general election, requires immediate investigation “}}”>Any political interference asking PHAC to change its information procedures, to take account of the 44th general election, requires immediate investigation.
, wrote Conservative candidate Michael Barrett in a letter to the Acting Clerk of the Privy Council.
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh also said he was concerned about the decision to end press conferences.
A spokesperson for the Liberal Party, Thierry Bélair, recalled the comments made by the leader, Justin Trudeau, earlier this week.
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, he said.
PHAC argued that Dr. Tam continued to educate Canadians through weekly news releases.
With information from CBC
