A motion supporting Taiwan’s bid to join the World Health Organization passed unanimously in the House of Commons on Oct. 5, ahead of the island’s annual National Day celebration on Oct. 10.
The motion concurs with the Commons health committee’s recommendation back in May to endorse Taiwan’s full participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Health Assembly (WHA), WHO’s governing body.
“It is in the interest of global public health to have Taiwan’s full participation in the WHO and WHA,” said Conservative MP Michael Cooper during a speech at the Taiwan National Day celebration in Ottawa on Oct. 5, shortly after the motion was carried in the House….