Coronavirus: Ontario auditor general says COVID-19 response ‘hampered’ by command, advisory structure
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Coronavirus: Ontario auditor general says COVID-19 response ‘hampered’ by command, advisory structure
Description
November 25, 2020
Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk on Wednesday said her office's report on the province's COVID-19 response found that it was "hampered" by a "cumbersome command and advisory structure." She said the health command table to provide advice grew "larger and more complex" while it should have been "dominated by public health experts." The command table eventually ballooned to 500 people. Lysyk said other provinces have made better decisions faster in areas such as testing and long-term care, compared to Ontario.
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Coronavirus: Ontario auditor general says COVID-19 response ‘hampered’ by command, advisory structure05:21 | November 25, 2020 -
Slow commute into Toronto amid heavy snowfall01:40 | 2 hours ago -
Deer killed by arrow found in Etobicoke cemetery00:32 | 2 hours ago -
Pimicikamak Chief warns of dire conditions as community faces ongoing power crisis06:27 | 4 hours ago -
Weighing in on Prime Minister Carney’s high-stakes trip to China12:20 | 4 hours ago -
‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis01:54 | January 14, 2026 -
Murder trial begins for woman accused of fatally assaulting her friend’s 3-year-old son02:37 | January 14, 2026 -
Ontario Liberals announce Bonnie Crombie will step down immediately02:06 | January 14, 2026 -
Manitoba premier asks Ford to reconsider Crown Royal boycott02:01 | January 14, 2026 -
What’s at stake as Canada tries to reset its relationship with China05:59 | January 14, 2026 -
Consultations to begin on high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City02:10 | January 13, 2026 -
Footage captures tow truck lit on fire in Brampton01:54 | January 13, 2026 -
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Coronavirus: Ontario auditor general says COVID-19 response ‘hampered’ by command, advisory structure05:21 | November 25, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ontario auditor general says COVID-19 response ‘hampered’ by command, advisory structure
Description
November 25, 2020
Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk on Wednesday said her office's report on the province's COVID-19 response found that it was "hampered" by a "cumbersome command and advisory structure." She said the health command table to provide advice grew "larger and more complex" while it should have been "dominated by public health experts." The command table eventually ballooned to 500 people. Lysyk said other provinces have made better decisions faster in areas such as testing and long-term care, compared to Ontario.
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