Migratory Newfoundlander. Counsel @FaskenLaw. GR & Ethics. National Security Law. Chief of Staff to Canada's Public Safety Minister, 2010-15. Views my own.
Mar 15, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
1/7 The problem with Federal Ministers slavishly following expert advice is now becoming clear: underlying assumptions were not tested; tough questions about operational impacts were not asked. #COVID19
2/7 Across 10yrs/multiple pathogens, my experience with PHAC was the same: *certain* officials are quietly Malthusian (strong will live; weak will perish; nature's way). I recognize this as battle triage. I don't accept it as compassionate health policy while alternatives exist.
