In a series of social media posts, Dr.  Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, was seen in attendance at Toronto Life’s ’50 Most Influential 2022′ list party, where he was ranked 12th for ‘Keeping COVID under control’.
In at least two videos posted to the publication’s Instagram account, Moore was seen without a mask.
On Monday, Moore warned of the “three big viral threats” — COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus — currently overwhelming Ontario’s health care system.
“All three are actively circulating across Ontario in all our communities and throughout the Western Hemisphere, contributing to the pressures on the pediatric health care system.  As the risk to Ontarians increases, we must use all the layers of protection we have,” Moore said at the time.
It should be noted that the province has not enacted a mask mandate.
In a statement provided to CTV News Toronto on Friday, a Ministry of Health spokesperson said that “like all Ontarians,” Moore continues to assess the risk of each situation “including private events.”
“Many layers of protection are in place, including checking daily for symptoms of any respiratory infection, good hand hygiene, up-to-date on vaccinations, wearing a mask when necessary and social distancing when possible,” the statement said.
The ministry said Moore encourages everyone to use their “best judgment” about when it is appropriate to wear a mask.
Meanwhile, in a letter sent to the students’ parents and guardians dated Nov. 17, the same date as the party, Moore reiterated his “strong” recommendation that “all Ontarians” and “not just those are at high risk’ must be covered indoors.
Dr. Michael Warner, an intensive care physician at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, called out the province’s top doctor in a tweet posted after the images surfaced saying “the CMOH (chief medical officer of health) is not following his own mask advice .  .”
“How is this supposed to make parents of sick children and burned out healthcare workers feel as PICU patient numbers continue to exceed PICU capacity,” the tweet continued.
Moore isn’t the only one who seems to be ignoring his own advice.
Mayor John Tory was also seen attending the same event without a mask.

		Tonight, I attended @torontolife’s 50 Most Influential 2022 reception where I had the opportunity to meet Torontonians who have made valuable contributions and achievements over the past year.  pic.twitter.com/3pQFg8pgbG
	— John Tory (@TorontosMayor) November 18, 2022
A few days earlier, Tory had said he was continuing to follow the recommendations of the CMOH, as well as the city’s own top doctor, who has since echoed Moore’s remarks.
Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was criticized Tuesday for not wearing a mask in the legislature.