Ontario AG Critical Of Dr. David Williams

Jason Wellwood November 25, 2020 12:09 pm Last Updated on July 2, 2025 5:39 am

The province’s auditor general releases a scathing review of the chief medical officer of health and his role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The special report from Bonnie Lysyk found that Dr. David Williams didn’t lead the response, noting it was in fact the province that issued the emergency order in early October to require masking for the general public.

The report went onto say that Dr. Williams:

Didn’t fully exercise his powers under the Health Protections and Promotions Act
Didn’t issue directives to local medical officers of health to ensure a consistent response
Didn’t issue directives on their behalf to Ontarians

Williams headed up the Thunder Bay District Health Unit from 2011 to 2015.

Jason Wellwood

Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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