Joss Reimer
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Joss Reimer | |
|---|---|
| 4th Chief Public Health Officer of Canada | |
| Assumed office April 1, 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Mark Carney |
| Preceded by | Theresa Tam |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Tam[a] |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | McMaster University University of Winnipeg (BA) University of Manitoba (MD, MPH)[1] |
| Occupation | Physician |
Joss Reimer is a Canadian physician. On February 20, 2026, Minister of Health Marjorie Michel announced that Reimer will become Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on April 1, 2026.[2] Prior to this appointment, she was the Chief Medical Officer for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority,[3] and president of the Canadian Medical Association.[4][5]
Reimer was raised in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada.[6] She completed her medical education and residency at McMaster University and the University of Manitoba, earning Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees.[7] She has specializations in obstetrics, gynaecology and public health.[8]