Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript CBC workplace culture, COVID mandates, media messaging, mask protocols, vaccine skepticism, fear-based communication, investigative journalism decline, government trust erosion, healthcare system criticism, pharmaceutical industry distrust, social isolation effects, activism advocacy, local organizing, free speech concerns, public discourse Included in the Report: Ms. Cathy Jones Media Personality Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-262 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 17, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Media culture, public messaging, and societal impact of COVID-19 mandates One Line Summary Cathy Jones described her experience at CBC during COVID-19, expressing concerns about mandates, media messaging, and societal changes. Synopsis Cathy Jones, a comedian and long-time performer on CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” testified about her experiences during the onset of COVID-19 mandates while still employed at the broadcaster. She described difficulty adapting to workplace protocols such as masking, testing, and temperature screening, and stated that she found the public health measures and messaging inconsistent with her personal views on natural health and bodily autonomy. She left CBC shortly before her planned departure, citing emotional strain related to the environment. Jones expressed concern about what she perceived as a shift in media culture during the pandemic, including reduced investigative journalism and increased alignment with government messaging. She described feeling that dissenting voices, including medical professionals questioning prevailing policies, were marginalized or disciplined. She characterized the broader media environment as contributing to fear-based communication and insufficient scrutiny of pharmaceutical companies and public policy decisions. She also discussed the personal and societal effects of mandates, including isolation, employment consequences for professionals, and polarization within communities. Jones stated that she has become more publicly active in advocating for local civic engagement and open discussion. She emphasized the importance of grassroots organizing and community-level action in response to what she views as ongoing governance and public health concerns. 🔎 How to Search the Transcript Click the “Read Transcript” button to open the witness testimony in your browser. Once the transcript PDF is open, you can search for any word or phrase within the document using your browser’s search feature: Windows: Press Ctrl + F Mac: Press Command (⌘) + F A small search box will appear. Type the word or phrase you are looking for, and the browser will highlight every occurrence within the transcript. This makes it easy to quickly locate specific topics, names, or statements within the testimony.

Detailed Commissioner Report Info Referenced in the Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Report ID: Publication Date No. Of Pages: NCI-R-04 April 30, 2024 1267 May 17, 2023 Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Main Topic Purpose and Need for the NCI The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was established in response to growing public concerns over the Canadian government’s handling of the COVID-19 event. As the COVID-19 emergency measures unfolded, questions arose regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of the measures implemented, including lockdowns, mandates, and the deployment of COVID-19 “vaccines.” These concerns fuelled the need for a thorough examination of the impact these policies had on health, the economy, on society and civil liberties. The NCI, conceived as an independent and citizen led initiative, sought to comprehensively investigate these issues. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for individuals and experts to share their experiences, insights, and evidence, in order to uncover the truth, hold authorities accountable, and improve future public health responses. On November 28, 2023, the NCI Commissioners released their comprehensive final report, titled Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada . A year later, on November 28, 2024, a supplemental report was issued as part of the NCI’s ongoing efforts to address new and emerging concerns related to the COVID-19 investigation. Having completed its original mandate of investigating the appropriateness and efficacy of the COVID-19 measures, the NCI expanded its focus. After consulting with a broad range of Canadians, the NCI recognized a significant public concern regarding the current state of children's safety in Canada. Consequently, the NCI undertook a new investigation specifically aimed at evaluating and safeguarding the well-being of children across the country. One Line Summary Heading 2 Synopsis Heading 2

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Ottawa hospital admission, cancer remission status, prednisone dependency, oxygen desaturation, COVID ward transfer, positive Delta test result, Omicron exposure concern, symptomatic roommate placement, ICU admission, visitor restriction policy, vaccination status barrier, palliative care denial claim, comfort measures decision, immunocompromised vulnerability, hospital advocacy limits Included in the Report: Ms. Melanie Alexander Private Citizen Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-286 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 19, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Hospital COVID-19 policies, visitor restrictions, and patient placement decisions during her husband’s final hospitalization and death. One Line Summary Melanie Alexander testified that hospital COVID protocols, ward placement decisions, and visitor restrictions prevented her from being with her husband before his death. Synopsis Melanie Alexander testified regarding the hospitalization and death of her husband in April 2022 following prior cancer remission and chronic lung damage associated with earlier illness. She stated that he was admitted due to declining oxygen levels related to prednisone reduction and not for active COVID symptoms. After initially declining testing, he later tested positive for a prior variant and was transferred to a COVID ward, where a symptomatic patient was placed in his shared room despite his immunocompromised condition. She described a rapid deterioration in his condition following this transfer, including high fever and escalating oxygen requirements, culminating in ICU admission and death seven days later. She testified that hospital staff had acknowledged her concerns about room placement but did not relocate him for approximately 24 hours. She further stated that later analysis indicated he had tested positive for a prior variant rather than the circulating Omicron strain. Alexander also testified that she was not permitted to visit him in the ICU because she was not considered fully vaccinated under hospital policy. She described repeated requests for compassionate access that were denied on the grounds that he was not officially classified as palliative until shortly before he chose comfort measures. She expressed concern about hospital visitor restrictions, patient placement protocols, and the treatment of unvaccinated individuals during the COVID-19 period. 🔎 How to Search the Transcript Click the “Read Transcript” button to open the witness testimony in your browser. Once the transcript PDF is open, you can search for any word or phrase within the document using your browser’s search feature: Windows: Press Ctrl + F Mac: Press Command (⌘) + F A small search box will appear. Type the word or phrase you are looking for, and the browser will highlight every occurrence within the transcript. This makes it easy to quickly locate specific topics, names, or statements within the testimony.

Detailed Commissioner Report Info Referenced in the Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Report ID: Publication Date No. Of Pages: NCI-R-04 April 30, 2024 1267 May 19, 2023 Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Main Topic Purpose and Need for the NCI The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was established in response to growing public concerns over the Canadian government’s handling of the COVID-19 event. As the COVID-19 emergency measures unfolded, questions arose regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of the measures implemented, including lockdowns, mandates, and the deployment of COVID-19 “vaccines.” These concerns fuelled the need for a thorough examination of the impact these policies had on health, the economy, on society and civil liberties. The NCI, conceived as an independent and citizen led initiative, sought to comprehensively investigate these issues. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for individuals and experts to share their experiences, insights, and evidence, in order to uncover the truth, hold authorities accountable, and improve future public health responses. On November 28, 2023, the NCI Commissioners released their comprehensive final report, titled Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada . A year later, on November 28, 2024, a supplemental report was issued as part of the NCI’s ongoing efforts to address new and emerging concerns related to the COVID-19 investigation. Having completed its original mandate of investigating the appropriateness and efficacy of the COVID-19 measures, the NCI expanded its focus. After consulting with a broad range of Canadians, the NCI recognized a significant public concern regarding the current state of children's safety in Canada. Consequently, the NCI undertook a new investigation specifically aimed at evaluating and safeguarding the well-being of children across the country. One Line Summary Heading 2 Synopsis Heading 2

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Winnipeg, Manitoba hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Winnipeg, Manitoba Hearings Witness Testimony Archive April 13 –April 15, 2023 Day 1 : April 13, 2023 Winnipeg Day One: Full Day Testimony Testimony alleging unprecedented safety signals in VAERS following COVID-19 mRNA rollout, concerns about spike protein toxicity, lipid nanoparticle distribution, and potential genomic and clotting effects. Testimony describing unpaid leave, loss of pension, and resignation from the Winnipeg Police Service following refusal to disclose vaccination status under differential workplace policy. Testimony describing alleged mask-related vocal injury to his son, school retaliation following objections to mandates, no-trespass order issuance, employment termination, and restricted parental access to children’s education. Testimony alleging misclassification of causes of death, restrictive funeral regulations, increased suicides and overdoses, and observations of unusual blood clotting during embalming procedures. Critique of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, advocacy for focused protection of the vulnerable, defence of recovered immunity, and exposure of government-linked censorship of scientific dissent. Testimony describing inconsistent enforcement of Manitoba COVID public health orders, repeated fines, media demonization, and revocation of liquor licence resulting in business closure. Testimony describing church capacity restrictions, drive-in service enforcement, repeated fines, arrest, bail conditions restricting worship, and family trauma resulting from public health enforcement. Testimony describing a significant increase in large white fibrous ante-mortem blood clots observed during embalming beginning in 2021, following COVID and vaccine rollout. Critique of COVID-19 vaccine evidence standards, trial design, and post-market surveillance, with emphasis on regulatory “expedited” pathways and conflicts of interest. Testimony describing job loss, arrest, restrictive bail conditions, social ostracization, and severe mental health decline following COVID-related advocacy and public health enforcement actions. Testimony describing suspension and effective removal of his radio program after hosting COVID-dissenting experts, alleging pressure to conform to government health narratives and suppression of dissenting journalism. Day 2 : April 14, 2023 Winnipeg Day Two: Full Day Testimony Testimony describing organizing anti-lockdown protests, receiving multiple fines and arrests for public health order violations, alleged unequal enforcement, and Charter challenges against Manitoba COVID measures. Scientific and personal testimony criticizing pandemic policies, PCR testing practices, mRNA vaccine safety evidence, and ethical breaches, alongside reported harms and data-classification issues affecting adverse event recognition. Testimony alleging misattribution of a motor vehicle blackout to COVID, disputed intubation consent, restricted family access, and classification of death as COVID-related despite traumatic injuries. Testimony asserting that ivermectin was a safe and effective repurposed COVID treatment that was improperly discredited by regulatory agencies due to structural incentives, statistical misinterpretation, and off-patent market dynamics. Testimony describing onset of cardiac symptoms, autonomic nervous system disorder diagnosis, and ongoing dizziness following Moderna vaccination received under facility access pressure. Testimony asserting that lockdowns, vaccine-centric strategy, censorship, and national security governance models caused systemic institutional damage and suppressed early treatment options during COVID. Testimony criticizing judicial deference to public health authorities during COVID, arguing courts failed to adequately protect civil liberties and act as a constitutional check on government overreach. Testimony describing unpaid leave under the federal vaccine mandate for railway workers, major income loss, debt accumulation, and eventual reinstatement after mandate rescission. Testimony describing fear-driven behavioural changes among clients during COVID, business adaptation to vaccination requirements, and criticism of media influence and government messaging. Testimony alleging improper classification of her father’s death as COVID without autopsy, denial of emergency medical treatment without COVID testing consent, workplace vaccine mandate coercion, and legal challenges to federal Quarantine Act fines. Testimony describing organization of cross-border truck protests, Winnipeg Legislature convoy occupation, church gathering fines, business risks including vehicle seizure and permit suspension, and the perceived impact of convoy actions on lifting mandates. Testimony alleging premature ventilation, denial of in-person access due to protocol, refusal of requested treatments, ICU-acquired infection, and restrictive end-of-life conditions during her husband’s COVID hospitalization. Impact of hospital visitation restrictions on elderly patients and family caregivers during COVID-19. Testimony describing repeated fines, arrest and 16-hour detention, bail conditions restricting association and protest participation, alleged intimidation by non-police enforcement agents, and employment termination following public dissent against COVID mandates. Day 3 : April 15, 2023 Winnipeg Day Three: Full Day Testimony Testimony describing university vaccine mandate enforcement, loss of academic pathway due to lab access restrictions, denial of natural immunity accommodation, and ongoing provincial clinical vaccination requirements blocking naturopathic studies. Testimony describing unpaid leave and employment loss under corporate and military vaccine mandates, denial of Employment Insurance benefits, financial hardship as sole provider for a family of six, and perceived government–corporate coordination in mandate enforcement. Allegations of coercive COVID-19 policies within the Edmonton Police Service and personal disciplinary consequences following attendance at Freedom Convoy-related protests. Critique of Canadian COVID-19 public policy decision-making, institutional performance, and impacts on civil liberties and democratic governance. Employment suspension and income loss resulting from refusal to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status or comply with testing requirements. Testimony describing family estrangement, church segregation through vaccine passport enforcement, travel restrictions impacting business operations, and significant mental health effects resulting from vaccine mandates and lockdown policies. Testimony describing university vaccine mandate enforcement that prevented completion of her final semester, creation of Students Against Mandates, widespread reports of student coercion and injury, social ostracization, employment discrimination, and personal safety threats. Concerns regarding censorship, pediatric COVID-19 vaccination policy, and government response including the Emergencies Act. Impact of COVID-19 gathering restrictions on funeral services and religious practices. Employment departure, protest involvement, and repeated arrests related to opposition to COVID-19 public health orders in Manitoba. Testimony describing onset of recurrent exertion-related blackouts approximately three months after a Pfizer vaccination, resulting in reduced physical capacity and ongoing occupational impairment. Family estrangement, miscarriage, and community conflict attributed to COVID-19 mandates and vaccination. Employment termination following refusal to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Canadian Blood Services. Impact of COVID-19 vaccination policies and public health restrictions on a minor’s education, sports participation, and social inclusion. Retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces following refusal to comply with COVID-19 vaccination mandate and concerns about military readiness.

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Toronto, Ontario hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Toronto, Ontario Hearings Witness Testimony Archive March 30 –April 1, 2023 Day 1 : March 30, 2023 Toronto Day One: Full Day Testimony Allegations that CBC shifted from independent journalism to coordinated public health messaging during COVID-19. Personal experiences of visitation restrictions, hospital segregation, vaccine coercion, and post-vaccination health effects during COVID-19 policies. Termination, social ostracism, and denial of employment insurance following refusal of COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Clinical trial critique of COVID-19 vaccines for children, arguing lack of demonstrated necessity, efficacy, and adequate safety testing. Denial of essential caregiver access in retirement and long-term care homes and the resulting physical and cognitive decline of her father. Critique of mRNA vaccine safety, manufacturing quality, pediatric risk–benefit, and allegations of coordinated psychological operations during COVID-19. Impact of COVID-19 government policies on small and medium-sized businesses, including labour distortion, supply chain disruption, and policy inconsistency. Testimony describing his brother’s health decline following COVID vaccination and denial of hospital visitation during his final days. Testimony regarding workplace testing requirements, vaccine passport discrimination, social division, and observed increases in cardiac emergencies following vaccine rollout. Impact of Canadian travel restrictions and economic measures on an expatriate business owner living in Japan. How delegation, judicial deference, and Charter interpretation enabled expansion of the administrative state during COVID-19. Testimony describing her daughter’s suicide and the mental health impact of prolonged school closures, isolation, and campus restrictions. Termination, coercion tactics, and denial of employment insurance following hospital COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Allegations that CBC shifted from independent journalism to coordinated public health messaging during COVID-19. Day 2 : March 31, 2023 Toronto Day Two: Full Day Testimony Testimony regarding political coercion, caucus pressure, and legislative process concerns surrounding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and emergency powers. Observed changes in death patterns, reduced autopsies, and unusual fibrous blood clots following vaccine rollout in 2021. Testimony regarding municipal beach closure enforcement, arrest for shoreline access, business loss due to lockdowns, and employment termination over vaccine disclosure refusal. Testimony regarding vaccine mandate compliance despite exemption attempts, subsequent neurological injury diagnoses, and barriers to medical recognition and disability support. Testimony describing pressure to vaccinate due to possible MS diagnosis, subsequent neurological and hormonal injuries, financial burden of treatment, and challenges with adverse event reporting. Frontline nursing observations of post-vaccination patient trends, hospital vaccine education claims, and termination for refusal framed as professional misconduct. Long-term care lockdown effects, vaccine mandate employment consequences, and observed resident health impacts during COVID-19. Paramedic observations of reduced 2020 call volumes, increased 2021 system strain, post-vaccine medical event patterns in younger adults, and mandate-related employment termination. Legal challenge to medical regulatory colleges’ prosecution of physicians for COVID-related speech and treatment decisions, and alleged judicial deference to administrative bodies. Impact of prolonged church closures, vaccination-based segregation, and compliance decisions on Christian congregations in Ontario. Corporate vaccine mandate implementation, exemption denial process, and termination despite mandate not applying to retail staff. Termination from college employment over vaccine mandate opposition, leadership role in the Freedom Convoy, and financial account freezing under the Emergencies Act. Arrest and alleged excessive force during enforcement of mask mandate despite medical exemption and documented disabilities. Frontline nursing observations of early hospital capacity, vaccine mandate staffing losses, exemption denials, and long-term healthcare system impact. Restrictions on pastoral visitation in hospitals and long-term care homes and the impact on end-of-life ministry and funerals. Aviation vaccine mandate impact, suspension without pay, telemedical extensions, and alleged safety risks from reduced in-person pilot medical screening. Day 3 : April 1, 2023 Toronto Day Three: Full Day Testimony Impact of prolonged school closures, remote learning, masking, and pandemic restrictions on children’s academic performance, mental health, and social development. Scientific critique of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy claims, safety data transparency, pediatric risk–benefit analysis, and professional repercussions for dissent. Testimony describing termination for vaccine refusal despite natural immunity, cultural shift in healthcare toward hostility against the unvaccinated, questionable COVID case classification practices, and frontline concerns about informed consent. Frontline emergency physician testimony alleging suppression of early treatment protocols, misinformation regarding vaccine safety and efficacy, and professional retaliation for dissent. Testimony describing neurological symptoms, systemic bruising, and bleeding following AstraZeneca vaccination, initial anxiety diagnosis, and later hospital apology. Testimony describing coercion to receive second COVID-19 vaccine dose following adverse reaction to first dose, resulting in progressive neuromuscular decline and muscle atrophy. Testimony describing severe multi-system health deterioration following COVID-19 vaccination, alleged medical dismissal of symptoms, and subsequent family health crises. Testimony describing the sudden death of his 17-year-old son following COVID-19 vaccination required for sports participation and unresolved autopsy findings. Testimony alleging police abandonment of constitutional duties, media–government narrative manipulation, and failure to investigate potential criminal conduct during pandemic response. Testimony describing severe multi-system neurological and sensory symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination, hospital access barriers, and unsuccessful exemption and adverse event reporting attempts. Impact of vaccine mandates, school closures, masking policies, and long-term care employment termination on her family, children, church life, and business. Termination from Ontario Power Generation for refusing vaccination disclosure and testing compliance, including industry-wide employment ban and trespass notice. School closures during COVID created a large population of “third bucket” children who received little or no education, resulting in long-term societal harm. Testimony drawing parallels between pandemic-era treatment of the unvaccinated and historical fascist regimes, and describing emergency room discrimination based on vaccination status.

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the second Vancouver, British Columbia hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Vancouver II, British Columbia Hearings Witness Testimony Archive October 17, 2024 – October 19, 2024 Day 1 : May 2, 2023 Vancouver II Day One: Full Day Testimony Statistical analysis of COVID-19 mortality data presentation in British Columbia and critique of percentage-based reporting methods. Conflict of interest in public–private research partnerships and the influence of global funding networks on Canadian public health policy and academic institutions. Neuropathological concerns regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, spike protein toxicity, and potential long-term neurological risks. Acute cardiac event following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent medical response and exemption denial. Critical analysis of Pfizer’s Phase III mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trial design, data reporting practices, safety outcomes, and regulatory oversight. Critical examination of pharmaceutical industry influence, regulatory transparency, and evidence standards in COVID-19 vaccine approval and promotion. Termination from BC Public Service for refusal to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status and subsequent legal challenge to the mandate. Workplace coercion, hospital policy concerns, and serious adverse health effects following COVID-19 vaccination, including subsequent exemption process. Clinical dissent regarding COVID-19 hospital policies, alleged misinformation, and subsequent termination and professional discipline. Day 2 : May 3, 2023 Vancouver Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Day 3 : May 4, 2023 Vancouver Day Three: Full Day Testimony Severe multi-system health decline following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and alleged dismissal of vaccine injury by medical professionals. Severe immediate allergic and neurological symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination, resulting in long-term disability and loss of livelihood. International human rights law analysis concerning government COVID-19 measures and alleged violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. Personal advocacy efforts, formal complaints, and economic impacts arising from opposition to British Columbia’s COVID-19 public health measures. Employment termination due to refusal of COVID-19 vaccination and concerns regarding regulatory changes and vaccine communication practices in British Columbia. Legal challenges involving church closures, religious freedom claims, vaccine mandate exemptions, and alleged systemic failure of Charter protections during COVID-19. Challenges encountered while seeking government transparency through Freedom of Information requests related to COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccine policy in British Columbia. Economic analysis of the costs and effectiveness of COVID-19 lockdowns and public health interventions. Severe health decline and occupational disability following COVID-19 vaccination received under federal government mandate. Documentation and publication of testimonies from the 2022 Citizens’ Hearing and observations regarding growing public willingness to share COVID-related harms. Historical and systemic concerns regarding vaccine safety testing, informed consent, liability protection, and parental rights in Canada. Employment termination, denial of exemption, and financial consequences following refusal to comply with British Columbia’s public service COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Severe vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia (VITT) following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination resulting in emergency surgery, organ loss, and long-term health consequences.

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the virtual hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Virtual Hearings Witness Testimony Archive June, 2023 – September, 2023 All Vitrual Testimonies Statistical analysis of all-cause mortality data to assess excess deaths and evaluate associations with COVID-19 measures and vaccination campaigns. June 28, 2023 Analysis of post-vaccination autopsy findings, pregnancy safety concerns, clinical trial integrity, alleged vaccine-related adverse events, and proposed mitigation strategies. July 19, 2023 Allegations of vaccine-related injuries, sudden deaths, cancer acceleration, and regulatory suppression of dissenting physicians. September 28, 2023

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Truro, Nova Scotia hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Truro, Nova Scotia Hearings Witness Testimony Archive March 16 –18, 2023 Day 1 : March 16, 2023 Truro Day One: Full Day Testimony Public Health Response and Clinical Management of COVID-19 Hospital Protocols and Patient Care During COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Impact on Healthcare Employment Workplace Vaccine Mandate and Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Diagnosis COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Early Treatment Protocols Freedom of Information Requests and Government COVID Data Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences Impact of COVID School Protocols on Early Childhood Education and Teacher Mask Exemption Physician Discipline and Early COVID-19 Treatment Statistical Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data Post-Vaccination Health Symptoms and Impact of Healthcare Mandates on EMS Workforce Day 2 : March 17, 2023 Truro Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Federal Vaccine Mandate, Leave Without Pay, Union Grievance Delay, and Social Impact of Vaccine Passports Business Closure Due to COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Mandate-Related Travel Barriers Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Day 3 : March 18, 2023 Truro Day Three: Full Day Testimony Molecular Analysis of COVID-19 mRNA Injections and Quality Control Concerns Clinical Risk Stratification, Vaccine Mandates, and Observed Collateral Harm from COVID Policy Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate, Religious Exemption Denial, and Mental Health Impact PCR Test Data Management, Alleged Case Reporting Discrepancies, and Termination Following Vaccine Mandate Vaccine Mandate Compliance Under Employment Pressure and Family Impact Following Spousal Vaccine Injury Mental Health Impact of COVID Restrictions on Military Personnel and Families Impact of COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Requirements on Special Needs Family and Ongoing Post-Vaccination Symptoms Critique of Government Pandemic Response, Civil Liberties Suspension, and Long-Term Institutional Trust Damage Impact of School COVID Protocols and Vaccine Mandate on Teacher Employment and Student Wellbeing Observed Clinical Impact of COVID Policy, Resource Reallocation, and Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Severe COVID Illness, Lung Collapse, Hospital Care Experience, and Opposition to Vaccine Mandates Post-Vaccination Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms, Medical Dismissal, and Child Custody Consequences Pulmonary Embolism and Severe Blood Clots Following Second Pfizer Dose

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Regina, Saskachewan hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Regina, Saskachewan Witness Testimony Archive May 30, 2024 – June 1, 2024 Day 1 : May 2, 2023 Vancouver II Day One: Full Day Testimony Statistical analysis of COVID-19 mortality data presentation in British Columbia and critique of percentage-based reporting methods. Conflict of interest in public–private research partnerships and the influence of global funding networks on Canadian public health policy and academic institutions. Neuropathological concerns regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, spike protein toxicity, and potential long-term neurological risks. Acute cardiac event following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent medical response and exemption denial. Critical analysis of Pfizer’s Phase III mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trial design, data reporting practices, safety outcomes, and regulatory oversight. Critical examination of pharmaceutical industry influence, regulatory transparency, and evidence standards in COVID-19 vaccine approval and promotion. Termination from BC Public Service for refusal to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status and subsequent legal challenge to the mandate. Workplace coercion, hospital policy concerns, and serious adverse health effects following COVID-19 vaccination, including subsequent exemption process. Clinical dissent regarding COVID-19 hospital policies, alleged misinformation, and subsequent termination and professional discipline. Day 2 : May 3, 2023 Vancouver Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Day 3 : May 4, 2023 Vancouver Day Three: Full Day Testimony Severe multi-system health decline following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and alleged dismissal of vaccine injury by medical professionals. Severe immediate allergic and neurological symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination, resulting in long-term disability and loss of livelihood. International human rights law analysis concerning government COVID-19 measures and alleged violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. Personal advocacy efforts, formal complaints, and economic impacts arising from opposition to British Columbia’s COVID-19 public health measures. Employment termination due to refusal of COVID-19 vaccination and concerns regarding regulatory changes and vaccine communication practices in British Columbia. Legal challenges involving church closures, religious freedom claims, vaccine mandate exemptions, and alleged systemic failure of Charter protections during COVID-19. Challenges encountered while seeking government transparency through Freedom of Information requests related to COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccine policy in British Columbia. Economic analysis of the costs and effectiveness of COVID-19 lockdowns and public health interventions. Severe health decline and occupational disability following COVID-19 vaccination received under federal government mandate. Documentation and publication of testimonies from the 2022 Citizens’ Hearing and observations regarding growing public willingness to share COVID-related harms. Historical and systemic concerns regarding vaccine safety testing, informed consent, liability protection, and parental rights in Canada. Employment termination, denial of exemption, and financial consequences following refusal to comply with British Columbia’s public service COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Severe vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia (VITT) following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination resulting in emergency surgery, organ loss, and long-term health consequences.

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Quebec City, Quebec hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Québec City, Québec Hearings Witness Testimony Archive May 11, 2023 – May 13, 2023 Day 1 : May 11, 2023 Quebec City Day One: Full Day Testimony Scientific critique of COVID-19 pandemic management, vaccine policy, censorship, pharmaceutical influence, and definitions of pandemic and epidemic dynamics. Mechanistic critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines based on spike protein interaction with the renin-angiotensin system and concerns regarding vaccine platform safety and immunological consequences. Biochemical critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine quality control, spike protein variability, biodistribution, genomic integration potential, and implications for immune response and public policy. Alleged lack of transparency, statistical manipulation, and negative vaccine effectiveness in Quebec’s COVID-19 data reporting and mandate policies. Severe and persistent neurological and hypersensitivity symptoms following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and the resulting personal, medical, and occupational consequences. Critique of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine safety, WHO governance, and alleged institutional corruption during the pandemic response. Termination from the Canadian Armed Forces due to COVID-19 vaccine refusal and subsequent family, financial, and child protection consequences. Severe Bell’s palsy and persistent facial paralysis following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, and difficulties obtaining medical recognition and compensation. Statistical critique of COVID-19 mortality, hospitalizations, testing practices, vaccine efficacy claims, and post-vaccination safety signals using official European data sources. Personal and family health impacts following COVID-19 vaccination, including menstrual disruption, spouse myocarditis, and psychological effects on her son amid pandemic measures. All-cause mortality analysis asserting that excess deaths during COVID-19 were caused by government measures and mass vaccination rather than by a respiratory viral pandemic. Day 2 : May 12, 2023 Quebec City Day Two: Full Day Testimony Regulatory classification and safety evaluation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines as gene therapy products and alleged deficiencies in preclinical, clinical, and pharmacokinetic controls. Impact of COVID-19 public health measures on her family following her husband’s fatal injury while enforcing lockdown restrictions as a security guard. Critique of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine authorization, censorship, and alleged violations of informed consent and constitutional rights in Quebec. Disciplinary proceedings by the Quebec CPA Order resulting in lifetime licence revocation following his public criticism of COVID-19 measures and related legal challenges. Legal analysis of the federal interim order and regulatory changes governing COVID-19 vaccine authorization under the Food and Drugs Act. Methodological critique of the Pfizer COVID-19 clinical trial, including efficacy endpoints, statistical bias, antibody measurement timing, regulatory oversight, and data integrity concerns. Professional cancellation, media defamation, and social media censorship following her public criticism of COVID-19 health measures through comedic videos and interviews. Adverse reactions following second COVID-19 vaccine dose and subsequent family conflict, housing instability, and social division related to refusal of a third dose. Ethical conflict between Public Health directives and medical duty, adverse event reporting, vaccine exemptions, and professional pressures within Quebec’s medical regulatory system. Circumstances surrounding the death of her father in a Montreal CHSLD during early COVID-19 restrictions, including visitation bans, medical management changes, and classification of cause of death. Political expulsion from the CAQ following internal dissent over COVID-19 policies and observations of conditions in a Quebec CHSLD during the pandemic. Microbiome-based hypotheses regarding COVID-19 severity, treatment protocols, vaccine effects on gut bacteria, and alleged research interference during the pandemic. Resignation from a Quebec teaching position, civil disobedience against COVID-19 measures, repeated arrests, imprisonment, fines, and ongoing legal consequences related to public protest activities. Day 3 : May 13, 2023 Quebec City Day Three: Full Day Testimony Personal adverse reaction following first COVID-19 vaccine dose, refusal of second dose based on risk concerns, employment and social impacts of mandates, and critique of pandemic risk management and religious restrictions. Termination of employment for refusal to comply with a workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy and subsequent denial of Employment Insurance benefits on grounds of misconduct. Legal challenges to Quebec and federal COVID-19 measures, including vaccine mandates, court procedures, professional discipline, and constitutional rights enforcement. Concerns regarding pediatrician silence, RNA vaccination of children, media suppression of dissenting views, and the developmental impact of COVID-19 measures on children. Epidemiological and public health critique of COVID-19 mortality classification, excess death analysis, vaccine effectiveness claims, and proportionality of pandemic measures. Civil disobedience, legal challenge to COVID-19 emergency measures, support for distressed citizens, and observations of police enforcement during demonstrations. Social media censorship, media discrediting, professional repercussions, and family impacts arising from her public criticism of COVID-19 measures and hosting of dissenting experts. Ethical concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women and children, institutional deference to public health authorities, observed adverse events in his community, and call for scientific debate and reconciliation. Economic and geopolitical analysis alleging that the COVID-19 pandemic narrative, PCR testing, lockdowns, mortality reporting, and vaccination campaigns constituted a coordinated global financial and political restructuring. Severe neurological injury including ischemic stroke and lasting cognitive and visual impairments following AstraZeneca vaccination, subsequent additional doses under medical recommendation, and barriers to injury reporting and compensation. Involvement in a youth protection court case challenging COVID-19 vaccination of a minor, recruitment of expert witnesses for appeal, and concerns regarding judicial process and institutional conduct. Scientific critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, allegations of underreported adverse events, institutional censorship, and claimed violations of academic freedom following public dissent.

Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Red Deer, Alberta hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a permanent digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Red Deer, Alberta Hearings Witness Testimony Archive April 26 –April 28, 2023 Day 1 : April 26, 2023 Red Deer Day One: Full Day Testimony Severe kidney failure following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, transplant eligibility complications, and observed post-vaccination embalming abnormalities. Clinical reporting of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events, concerns regarding Alberta’s AEFI review process, classification of a pediatric death, and investigation of pregnancy-related outcomes. Worsening spinal degeneration and social exclusion attributed to lockdown-related loss of physical activity and vaccine passport policies. Removal from nursing clinical placements due to vaccine mandate, academic disciplinary response, hospital policy concerns, and quarantine enforcement experience. Professional loss due to lockdowns, hospital treatment concerns for unvaccinated elderly parents, and social consequences of public opposition to COVID mandates. Legal analysis of Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandate, chain-of-command authority, accommodation processes, and institutional impact. Severe economic loss and personal hardship resulting from border closures, travel restrictions, and territorial lockdown policies affecting remote tourism operations. Risk management analysis of COVID-19 policies, mitigation effectiveness, governance accountability, and economic consequences. Onset of chronic systemic inflammation and functional disability following COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent treatment with immunosuppressive therapy. Opposition to RCMP COVID-19 vaccine mandate, internal suppression of dissent, and concerns regarding policing conduct during mandate enforcement and the Freedom Convoy. Foreclosure, homelessness, and health hardship resulting from lockdown-related business closure and denial of mortgage deferral. Severe revenue loss, contract cancellations, interprovincial restriction inconsistencies, and industry consolidation affecting small event businesses during COVID-19. Termination of long-term employment due to refusal to comply with corporate COVID-19 vaccination attestation policy and resulting financial and relational impacts. Day 2 : April 27, 2023 Red Deer Day Two: Full Day Testimony Critique of Alberta’s COVID-19 emergency management structure, governance decisions, and failure to follow established incident command and risk management principles. Paramedic testimony on vaccine mandate suspension, workplace harassment, observed post-vaccination events, and EMS capacity impacts in Alberta. Professional discipline and licence restrictions imposed for non-compliance with COVID-19 masking directives. Critique of administrative law deference standards and proposal to legislatively replace “reasonableness” review with “correctness” to protect civil rights. Adverse health symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination and concerns regarding integrity of post-marketing adverse event surveillance. Critique of Alberta’s COVID-19 emergency management structure, governance decisions, and failure to follow established incident command and risk management principles. Chronic multi-system symptoms and long-term disability following employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccination, including suspected immune response and POTS. Deterioration of a young adult’s mental health during COVID-19 restrictions and concerns regarding access to psychiatric care. Comparison of communist-era persecution in Poland with Canadian COVID-19 mandates, including employment loss following denial of religious vaccine exemption. Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates on post-secondary education, travel restrictions, and cross-border freight business operations. Critique of COVID-19 public health measures, vaccine risk-benefit assessment, regulatory suppression of dissenting physicians, and impact on patient care. Dismissal from long-term primary care physician and difficulty accessing medical treatment after declining COVID-19 vaccination. Severe and persistent health deterioration following COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Denial of religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine mandate and resulting unpaid leave despite full remote work capability. Day 3 : April 28, 2023 Red Deer Day Three: Full Day Testimony Business closure protest against COVID-19 public health orders and subsequent enforcement actions, arrest, and legal sanctions. Clinical and ethical concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination in children and the risk-benefit analysis for pediatric populations. Observed increase in EMS call volume, sudden medical events, and operational strain following COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine rollout, along with mandate-related workforce impacts. Unpaid leave following refusal to disclose vaccination status under employer COVID-19 mandate and resulting financial and personal impacts. Professional concerns regarding erosion of voluntary informed consent, vaccine mandates, and observed patient health changes during the COVID-19 period. Legislative reform proposals to strengthen transparency, democratic accountability, and protection of Charter rights during public health emergencies. Denial of religious exemption and forced early retirement following COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with resulting professional, family, and community impacts. Severe neurological, dermatological, and cognitive symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Religious non-compliance with COVID-19 public health orders and subsequent arrest and imprisonment. Scientific critique of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine design, regulatory oversight, and potential biological risks associated with widespread administration. Denial of religious accommodation under the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate and subsequent employment, financial, and legal consequences. Day 1 : April 26, 2023 Red Deer Day One: Full Day Testimony Severe kidney failure following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, transplant eligibility complications, and observed post-vaccination embalming abnormalities. Clinical reporting of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events, concerns regarding Alberta’s AEFI review process, classification of a pediatric death, and investigation of pregnancy-related outcomes. Worsening spinal degeneration and social exclusion attributed to lockdown-related loss of physical activity and vaccine passport policies. Removal from nursing clinical placements due to vaccine mandate, academic disciplinary response, hospital policy concerns, and quarantine enforcement experience. Professional loss due to lockdowns, hospital treatment concerns for unvaccinated elderly parents, and social consequences of public opposition to COVID mandates. Legal analysis of Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandate, chain-of-command authority, accommodation processes, and institutional impact. Severe economic loss and personal hardship resulting from border closures, travel restrictions, and territorial lockdown policies affecting remote tourism operations. Risk management analysis of COVID-19 policies, mitigation effectiveness, governance accountability, and economic consequences. Onset of chronic systemic inflammation and functional disability following COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent treatment with immunosuppressive therapy. Opposition to RCMP COVID-19 vaccine mandate, internal suppression of dissent, and concerns regarding policing conduct during mandate enforcement and the Freedom Convoy. Foreclosure, homelessness, and health hardship resulting from lockdown-related business closure and denial of mortgage deferral. Severe revenue loss, contract cancellations, interprovincial restriction inconsistencies, and industry consolidation affecting small event businesses during COVID-19. Termination of long-term employment due to refusal to comply with corporate COVID-19 vaccination attestation policy and resulting financial and relational impacts.