Province Seizes Control of Grey Bruce Public Health Board as Key Questions Remain Unanswered

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Public Health Board following an assessment that raised governance, leadership, and financial management concerns.

Grey Bruce Public Health administrative officers in Owen Sound, Ontario. Image: Owen Sound Current

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has taken the unusual step of assuming the powers of the Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) Board, citing “serious concerns” about its governance, leadership, financial management, and human resources.

In a state…