From risk to resilience: An equity approach to COVID-19The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2020: October 2020
"The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the health, social and economic well-being of people in Canada and around the globe. It has led to fundamental changes in our daily lives. Sadly, many Canadians have experienced its tragic consequences, including the suffering and loss of loved ones, lost jobs and livelihoods, and reduced social connections and isolation.
While the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all, the health impacts have been worse for seniors, essential workers, racialized populations, people living with disabilities and women. We need to improve the health, social and economic conditions for these populations to achieve health equity and to protect us all from the threat of COVID-19 and future pandemics.
That is why this year, the focus of my annual report is on understanding COVID-19's broader consequences and offers evidence-based solutions. The data presented in this report covers the time period from January to August 2020."