Ontario Public Health Emergencies Science Advisory Committee (OPHESAC) Conflict of Interest Summary
The following is a list of members of the OPHESAC for which PHO has determined have conflicts. These declarations are provided to ensure transparency and accountability in the advisory process. Each member has disclosed any potential or actual conflicts of interest to maintain the integrity of the committee's work and ensure that recommendations are made in the best interest of public health.
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Committee Member |
Disclosures |
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| Dr. Jeff Brook | Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta and the World Health Organization – travel reimbursement for consultation on air quality issues in general and due to current industrial and commercial activities |
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Dr. Aaron Orkin |
Canadian Red Cross – Research and evaluation grants and Scientific Advisory Committee membership. |
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Dr. Gilla Shapiro |
EBT3 Psychology – Receiving compensation as a psychologist at a private clinic. |
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Dr. J. Scott Weese |
Hills Pet Nutrition, Mars Veterinary Health, Merck Animal Health, Royal Canin Canada, Vetoquinol, Zoetis, Antech Diagnostics – Speaker fees for non-commercial presentations. Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), Banfield Pet Hospital (Mars Veterinary Health) – Consulting. Clinician’s Brief (VetMedux) – Editor-in-chief. |
Mitigation strategy: Mitigation strategies are in place to manage each conflict individually on a case-by-case basis.
Note: This summary is intended to provide transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest for members of the OPHESAC. The full declarations are kept on record for internal review and reference.
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