James Talbot

• Alberta politicians could have final say in public health emergency if bill passes

  There are concerns with the provincial government's latest pieces of legislation. The bill would see key public health decisions left in the hands of politicians.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
  
• Doctors urge Albertans to demand government release COVID-19 modelling

  Two doctors have signed their names to a letter addressed to Albertans, calling on them to demand that the government release its latest COVID-19 modelling.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2021
  
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• Alberta doctors plead with new health minister for ‘fire break’ lockdown amid 4th COVID-19 wave

  Alberta's former CMOH Dr. James Talbot and Dr. Noel Gibney penned a letter to the newly appointed health minister, demanding he take action this week.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Alberta doctors, chambers of commerce push for COVID-19 vaccine passport

  In an open letter to the premier, 65 infectious diseases physicians from across Alberta are calling for the immediate implementation of a provincially-mandated vaccine passport.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2021
• Alberta’s current COVID-19 status worse than every province and state: Former top doctor

  "We have the worst performance right now of every province and state in the United States and Canada," Alberta's former chief medical officer of health Dr. James Talbot said.

  Health

  May 3, 2021
• Edmonton health advocacy group calls Alberta’s COVID-19 reopening plans ‘highly risky’

  A group that advocates for health workers says a plan to begin easing pandemic-related restrictions announced by the province last week is "premature and highly risky."

  Economy

  Feb 5, 2021
• Specialist calls Alberta easing some COVID-19 restrictions ‘cautious, safer, lower risk’

  Health officials announced outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people would be permitted and personal wellness services could re-open by appointment, as of Jan. 18.

  Consumer

  Jan 15, 2021
• No new contract for Alberta’s top doc, Dr. James Talbot to step down

  Dr. James Talbot says the deputy minister of health has informed him that his contract as Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health would not be renewed.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2015
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• Alberta report finds Fort Chipewyan has higher rates of three kinds of cancer

  Rates of lung cancer, cervical cancer and a rare bile duct cancer are higher than expected in the oilsands community of Fort Chipewyan.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2014