Dr. Matt Strauss is known for speaking out against pandemic lockdowns and mandates, while supporting measures that protect those most at risk.
Dr. Matt Strauss, the former acting medical officer of health for Haldimand-Norfolk who was a vocal critic of pandemic mandates and lockdowns, has won the Conservative nomination for his hometown riding of Kitchener South-Hespeler.
“I think for many of us, there were dark times during the pandemic where it felt like we were speaking up for freedom and common sense alone. Not anymore! We are united! In the riding and across the country, we are standing up for freedom and common sense together now.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Strauss worked at Queen’s University as an assistant professor of medicine from July 2019 to November 2021, as well as working in intensive care at Kingston General Hospital.
He became well-known for speaking out on social media against public health restrictions, arguing against lockdowns and mask mandates and in support of interventions focused on people most at risk.
Dr. Strauss resigned from his position at Queen’s University on Nov. 19, 2021, despite his contract being set to end on June 30, 2022.
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