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Title: Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada 

Publisher: National Citizens Inquiry

First Publishing: PDF, English, Canada, November 28, 2023

https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/

ISBN 978-1-7381673-5-7

National Citizens Inquiry, 2023. Inquiry Into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19

Response in Canada.

This title has three volumes:

Volume 1: Executive Summary

Volume 2: Analysis

Volume 3: Transcripts (Volume 3 is further broken out into sections by City.)

Commissioners: 

Kenneth R. Drysdale

Heather DiGregorio

Dr. Bernard Massie

Janice Kaikkonen

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers across Canada who worked tirelessly to make the hearings possible.

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November 28, 2023

To: Re: The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI)

Final Report: Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada

Pursuant to the Mandate and Terms of Reference outlined by the National Citizens Inquiry, we as fully Independent Commissioners have inquired into the appropriateness and efficacy of the interventions undertaken by the governing authorities in Canada, including the federal, provincial, and territorial governments in response to the COVID-19 (C-19) Pandemic.

With this letter, we respectfully submit the first-ever citizen-organized, citizen-funded National Citizens Report.

Independent Commissioners:

Kenneth R. Drysdale                      Dr. Bernard Massie              Janice Kaikkonen

Heather DiGregorio

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Notice to Reader 

The Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada (the Report) is presented with the intent to inform and foster understanding regarding the matters discussed herein. It is important for readers to understand that the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this Report are based solely on the sworn testimony received from the witnesses, who voluntarily appeared before the Commission and testified. The Commissioners have relied upon the truthfulness and completeness of each witness‘s testimony as presented. It is and remains the sole responsibility of the witnesses to assure the accuracy and veracity of their testimony.

Readers are cautioned to critically examine each issue presented within this Report, considering the content, intent, and validity of all information contained herein. The Report has been diligently prepared to the best of the Commissioners‘ abilities, with deference to the information provided. However, it may not necessarily represent an exhaustive understanding of each topic discussed.

It is important to note that despite invitations extended, no government or regulatory agency participated in the hearings, thereby excluding their direct input from this Report. Consequently, certain additional information that may have been pertinent to the topics discussed herein may have been left out due to the non-participation, refusal, or failure of various government agencies and regulators to engage in this investigative process.

In light of these circumstances, readers are urged to consider these factors and exercise discernment while reviewing this Report. It is vital to approach the content with an open and critical mind, recognizing that this Report may not encompass all relevant perspectives or information.