Management[edit]

PHAC's Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR) manages GPHIN.[16][9] In October 2020, Jim Harris was director-general CEPR.[9]


In September 2020 Brigitte Diogo replaced Sally Thornton as vice-president of the Health Security Infrastructure Branch, the bureaucratic division overseeing GPHIN among other operations.[17] A week later, President Tina Namiesniowski announced her resignation, with Trudeau nominating Iain Stewart as her successor.[18]

Robertson, Grant (October 13, 2020). . The Globe and Mail.

"Ottawa was told about potential problems at Public Health Agency, top doctors say"

Robertson, Grant (February 23, 2021). . The Globe and Mail.

"Ottawa must address mistakes regarding COVID-19 pandemic preparedness, experts say"

Robertson, Grant (March 5, 2021). . The Globe and Mail.

"PMO scrambled to contain controversy over pandemic early-warning system, internal e-mails show"

Robertson, Grant (May 7, 2021). . The Globe and Mail.

"Pandemic errors made Canadian COVID-19 outbreak far worse than it needed to be, committee told"

Robertson, Grant (July 13, 2021). . The Globe and Mail.

"Review of pandemic early-warning system calls on Ottawa to overhaul its approach to outbreaks"