In terms of the emergency operation centre, we have it within the Public Health Agency, with Morris Rosenberg, who you know is the Deputy Minister of Health, with the Privy Council Office. In terms of linking to other departments, we do that directly; but in terms of bringing them together, he has regular meetings of deputy ministers, including me, from across the departments to coordinate the government's effort. I myself, as chief public health officer, am the senior official responsible for public health.
On August 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.