We're not clear whether this amendment was intended to be directed at the proposed president or the chief public health officer.
The provisions in the Public Health Agency Act of Canada with respect to the CPHO's powers to communicate remain unchanged. This includes the CPHO's statutory authorities to communicate with governments, health organizations, and the public within Canada, and internationally on public health matters.
The chief public health officer reports directly to the minister and there is absolutely no interference whatsoever.