Canada declares Santa Claus as an essential worker, people applaud

“Parents, #Santa and I had a call to discuss his #ChristmasEve plan, and don’t worry – he’s cleared as an essential worker in Canada,” Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr Theresa Tam, tweeted.

Updated on: Dec 17, 2020, 20:13:19 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Kids in Canada can rejoice because the country’s top doctor informed that Santa Claus is now an essential worker. The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr Theresa Tam, shared a video of her online conversation with Father Christmas where she declared the happy news to the kids and their much-relieved parents.

The post by Dr Theresa Tam has prompted people to share all sorts of comments (representational image). (Unsplash)

“Parents, #Santa and I had a call to discuss his #ChristmasEve plan, and don’t worry – he’s cleared as an essential worker in Canada. Santa also has a special message for all the kids out there. Watch it now,” reads the caption tweeted alongside the post.

The video opens to show Tam speaking with Santa over video call. Though he faces a little technical difficulty in the beginning – he forgets to unmute the speaker – eventually he gets a hang of the concept. From there, the rest of their conversation flows smoothly. Wondering what Santa Claus conveyed to everyone?

He reminded everyone how important it is to follow the proper safety measures during the ongoing pandemic. After all he does it too, despite having Christmas magic.

Take a look at the full video:

Since being shared, the video has gathered nearly 93,000 views – and the numbers are only increasing. People shared all sorts of comments on the post.

“This is ADORABLE! Our kids desperately need a sense of normalcy in these days of uncertainty. Thank you Dr Tam for putting their minds at ease! Stay safe and well,” wrote a Twitter user.

“Taking the time to make this to reassure the children that Santa is well and on the job this year is truly an act of thoughtfulness and kind heartedness. I am so happy to be Canadian. Thank you for everything. Merry Christmas and hopes for a healthy happy new year,” expressed another. “Dr Tam, you are a national treasure,” said a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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