We’ve heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a different kind of insecurity now looms with new leadership from our southern neighbours: insecurity in global health.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump tabled several dozen executive orders, among them a stunning directive to re-initiate the American withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). The withdrawal process first began in 2020 during Trump’s first term, but was revoked during the Biden administration.
The exit will take effect one year after the United Nations is notified and any outstanding dues to the WHO are paid.
