Letter 10 of the College of Politicians Series

Attached below is a letter I sent to Dr. Brent, the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer of Manitoba. It’s a short one. I thought I’d write something about promoting trust in vaccination.

Enjoy!

Thank you :)

To: Chief Provincial Public Health Officer

Dr. Brent Roussin

4004 – 300 Carlton St

Winnipeg MB R3B 3M9

PH: 204-786-7246

FAX: 204-948-2204

E-mail: Brent.Roussin@gov.mb.ca

Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Dear Dr. Brent Roussin.

RE: Promoting Public Trust of Vaccines.

I would like to advocate for the regulation of politicians to promote public trust in vaccines. One theme certain segments of people in Canada have is distrust of the government (Froese, 2021). One method to promote trust is to model exemplars of public trust. One exemplar is the profession of nursing: it has been rated the most trusted profession for 19 years in a row (Saad, 2020).

One method that develops public trust is regulation. Politicians may promote public trust if they are liable for a licence to practice politicianing (similar to nursing). I advocate for a protected title of registered politician, who is regulated by a college whose mandate is to protect the public from politicians. I think advocating for such a system may promote public trust in the government, and in the long-term improve vaccination rates.

Attached below are a number of letters I have written about this topic, I have written to my local MP, MPP, premier, prime minister, and others. I thought you may find this advocacy helpful in encouraging the regulation of politicians, and the usage of evidence-based practice rather than personal-belief based practice.

Thank you.