61.1(1)The chief medical officer of health shall monitor the health of the population of New Brunswick and advise the Minister about public health issues, including health promotion and health protection.

61.1(2)Subject to subsection (3), the chief medical officer of health may prepare reports on any public health issue that he or she considers appropriate.

61.1(3)The chief medical officer of health shall submit a copy of any report prepared under subsection (2) to the Minister for information purposes at least 30 days before making the report public.