John M. Last

John Murray Last (born 1926) is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Ottawa, is a preeminent Canadian public health scholar, prolific author, scientist and teacher; his reference texts are used by schools of public health as well as community medicine and epidemiology practitioners throughout the world. He has also been an outspoken advocate for change, especially on the need for a stronger and more effective voice for public health, and the need for political action on climate change.