The director of the University of British Columbia's School of Population and Public Health is apologizing for travelling over the holidays. In a letter to the academic community, Dr. Peter Berman admits to travel, but does not say where he went. In his letter to the community, he reaffirmed his "sincere support" for the efforts of public health authorities. Kyara Kahakauwila apologized for travelling to Cabo San Lucas, and West Vancouver councillor Peter Lambur admitted to travelling to California. "The university has no jurisdiction over policing those private decisions but expects everyone in its community to follow health guidelines."

Source: CBC News January 07, 2021 06:22 UTC