Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2025-04-17
Theresa Tam, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For decades, Theresa Tam has striven to advance global and national public health as a pediatric infectious disease specialist and public servant. Her tenure as Canada’s chief public health officer has been characterized by her commitment to health equity and highlighted by her leadership role in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.