ABOUT
Consultant Role
In his new role as a public health consultant, Perry will work with all levels of government across Canada as well as health organizations and health authorities to examine complex health issues, develop sensible, practical and evidence-based policies, and promote maximum public health and wellness.
Dr. Perry Kendall, OBC, MBBS, FRCP, MHSc
Dr. Perry Kendall is one of Canada's leading public health professionals. He has devoted his long career to promoting innovated policies and actions to protect public health, prevent disease transmission, promote population wellness, and reduce the harms of difficult health issues like drug and alcohol addiction, including providing advice on evidence-based policy options.
BC's Top Doctor
As BC's Provincial Health Officer from 1999 to 2018, he was the senior public health official in the province, responsible for advising the government on health issues in BC and monitoring the health of the people. He courageously and effectively advanced progress on a number of complex health issues, such as HIV and AIDs transmission, Indigenous Health disparities, the opioid crisis, emergency contraception policy, influenza prevention and pandemic planning. He has led the charge to contain the opioid overdose emergency.
Past Positions
Prior to his post as Provincial Health Officer, Perry was the Medical Health Officer for both the City of Toronto and of Victoria and the former CEO of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario. He has received multiple awards for his work, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award and the Order of BC.
Numerous Reports
During his tenure his office produced more than 45 public health reports and publications, Perry is known for his clear and concise communication style and his evidence-based policies and approaches to some of society's most difficult and challenging health issues. He recently was on the Federal Cannabis Task Force.