Medical Society Putting Political Parties In The Province On The Spot

The Medical Society is calling on all of the provincial political parties to support legislative change to ensure Public Health Officers are able to speak independently about issues, no matter how controversial and even if their views differ from those of the government.

Other provinces have such legislation in place but not New Brunswick.

An example being cited is Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Eilish Cleary being asked to give her opinion on what impact shale gas exploration and fracking would have on human health.

The Provincial NDP has been first off the mark to come out in support.