The final report of the Independent SARS Commission was completed in December, 2006, and transmitted to the Minister of
Health and Long-Term care on January 4, 2007. It was released to the public on January 9, 2007.
It is available on this web page. Printed copies and DVDs will be available from Publications Ontario in late January.
Final report
The independent Commission to Investigate the Introduction and Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was created by the Government of Ontario in June, 2003, to investigate how the SARS virus came to the province, how the virus spread and how it was dealt with. It looked at all aspects of the outbreak, including measures taken to protect the public and health workers. Mr. Justice Archie Campbell of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was appointed Commissioner.
The Commission held six days of public hearings in Toronto and conducted more than 600 confidential interviews with people connected with SARS.
For further information: Peter Rehak, SARS media liaison, 416-212-6876
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