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5.1.5 Impact of COVID-19 Mandates on Education and Socialization 5.1.5 Impact of COVID-19 Mandates on Education and Socialization Recommendations Reintegration Programs for Disconnected Students: Develop outreach initiatives to identify and support "third bucket" students, offering alternative educational options, vocational training, and mentoring programs. Create tailored reintegration plans that address academic gaps, social skills deficits, and mental health needs. 2. Enhanced Mental Health Services: Increase the presence of mental health professionals providing accessible counselling and emotional support for students, with consent of the parents only. Education and health care should be separated in order to prevent peer pressure on children and to ensure parental rights. 3. Prioritize In-Person Learning in Future Crisis: Establish policies that prioritize keeping schools open during public health emergencies, supported by safety measures such as improved ventilation and hygiene protocols. Safety measures must be designed to address the specific needs and risks faced by children. Develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions to learning while balancing health considerations. 4. Academic Recovery and Support Programs: Implement catch-up initiatives, including after school tutoring, summer programs, and flexible curricula that cater to students' individual needs. Provide additional resources for students with disabilities or learning challenges, ensuring equitable access to recovery programs. 5. Family Engagement and Communication Improvements: Strengthen partnerships between schools and parents, ensuring transparent communication about policies, educational disruptions, and available support services. Provide parents with resources and training to support their children’s learning and mental health at home. 6. Continuous Monitoring and Data Collection: Develop systems to track student engagement, academic performance, and mental health indicators over time. Use this data to identify emerging trends and respond proactively to challenges. 7. Promote Holistic Education Policies: Balance health mandates with the social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. Engage educators, parents, and health professionals in policy development to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based approaches. By adopting these measures, Canada’s education system can better address the long-term effects of COVID-19 mandates, ensuring that students receive the support they need to recover and thrive. Report Content Reader Page 📄 Note to Readers The content presented on this page has been adapted for online viewing and navigation. Due to formatting limitations within the web display system, certain elements—such as layout, spacing, and visual structure—may differ slightly from the original report. For the complete and fully formatted version, we encourage you to download the official PDF available on the Report Information page. The PDF reflects the report exactly as it was originally written and published.

5.1.10 Inadequate Public Debate on Educational Policies 5.1.10 Inadequate Public Debate on Educational Policies Recommendations Establish Public Consultation Forums for New Policies: Create forums where community members, including parents, educators, and students, can discuss proposed educational policies, particularly those involving sensitive or high-impact issues like health mandates or ideological curricula. Community members concerns and recommendations must be taken into account, and not just given lip service. 2. Increase Transparency in Policy-making: Publicly share proposed policies, their rationales, and supporting evidence before implementation to allow citizens to review and provide input. 3. Create Parental Advisory Councils in Schools: Establish advisory councils comprising parents, educators, and community leaders to provide feedback on significant policy decisions and serve as a bridge between schools and families. No sexually explicit material should be used in schools, and a parents committee should approve books before they are integrated in the school library to limit political agenda in them (sexually explicit content, gender identity content, climate changes content, racial race theory content and other ideological areas which are not in keeping with the norms of the school and the community in which it is located). 4. Require Legislative Review for High-Impact Policies: Mandate a legislative review process for policies with broad societal implications, such as those involving health mandates or contentious curricula, to include public hearings and debates. 5. Implement Periodic Policy Feedback Mechanisms: Regularly survey parents, students, and educators on newly implemented policies to evaluate their impact and address emerging concerns. Use this feedback to make necessary adjustments and improve future policymaking. 6. Encourage Media Engagement on Educational Reforms: Partner with media outlets to provide balanced reporting on proposed educational changes, fostering a well-informed public discussion. Media outlet participation must not be limited to the traditional or main stream media outlets, it must include locally based new media that serves the community. 7. Local vs. Global Educational Goals: Ensure that transnational educational frameworks are critically evaluated to align with local cultural, religious, and societal values. Global agendas cannot over be used to over ride community values. The sole purpose of having local school boards is to ensure that the local community needs and values are reflected in the policies used to educate the community’s children. These recommendations reinforce the importance of democratic participation, community values, and transparency in educational policymaking. By prioritizing genuine public consultation, empowering parental oversight, and ensuring policies align with local norms, schools can rebuild trust, resist ideological overreach, and create learning environments that reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve. Report Content Reader Page 📄 Note to Readers The content presented on this page has been adapted for online viewing and navigation. Due to formatting limitations within the web display system, certain elements—such as layout, spacing, and visual structure—may differ slightly from the original report. For the complete and fully formatted version, we encourage you to download the official PDF available on the Report Information page. The PDF reflects the report exactly as it was originally written and published.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript natural immunity serology, vaccine mandate termination, willful misconduct allegation, workplace humiliation process, hospital empty early pandemic, delayed emergency care fear, healthcare bullying culture, anti-vaxxer hostility ICU, vaccine adverse event dismissal, COVID screening overclassification, brain bleed transfer delay, COVID death misclassification claim, suicide COVID positive case, United Healthcare Workers Ontario, informed consent concerns Included in the Report: Ms. Scarlett Martyn Advanced Care Paramedic Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-074 Hearing Toronto Ontario Date: April 1, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic 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. One Line Summary Advanced care paramedic Scarlett Martyn testified that she was terminated despite documented natural immunity, witnessed hostility toward unvaccinated patients, observed screening practices that inflated suspected COVID cases, and helped form a 3,000-member healthcare advocacy group. Synopsis Scarlett Martyn testified that she worked 24 years as a paramedic, including as an advanced care paramedic and heavy urban search and rescue member. She volunteered for critical care transfers during the pandemic and participated in a seroprevalence study that confirmed she had natural immunity to COVID-19. Despite offering alternatives such as testing, she was suspended and later terminated for “willful misconduct” and jeopardizing workplace safety for refusing vaccination. She described the termination process as humiliating and disproportionate, particularly given her prior service and documented immunity. Martyn testified that early in the pandemic hospitals were unusually quiet, with reduced call volumes and patients delaying emergency care out of fear. She described a dramatic cultural shift after vaccine rollout, stating that skepticism became socially unacceptable within healthcare settings and that hostility toward unvaccinated patients became normalized. She recounted ICU staff making derogatory remarks about unvaccinated individuals and described rougher interpersonal treatment that, while not reflected in charts, was evident in tone and handling. She also testified that patients presenting with possible vaccine adverse reactions were often dismissed and that references to recent vaccination were not consistently recorded in hospital documentation. She further testified that early COVID case classification relied on broad screening checklists without clinical discretion, leading to widespread designation of suspected COVID cases. She described delays in emergency care due to screening protocols, including a case involving a brain hemorrhage patient whose transfer was delayed approximately 30–40 minutes after failing a secondary screening while sedated. She also questioned certain COVID death classifications, citing a suicide case later reported as COVID positive. Following her termination, she helped establish the United Healthcare Workers of Ontario, representing over 3,000 members, and participated in a letter to federal health officials raising concerns about informed consent, risk–benefit communication, and vaccine safety disclosures, for which no response was received. 🔎 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.

9. Conclusions 9. Conclusions Anyone who participated in the hearings or watched even a small fraction of the more than 300 recorded testimonies will have been changed forever. Many of the testimonies were heartbreaking, shocking, and often terrifying. Over the 24 days of hearings, witness testimonies provided an overall sense of how Canada has been transformed, by the governments’ actions to address the pandemic. The transformation from what was once considered unthinkable -- e.g. sweeping restrictions of Charter rights -- to the to the acceptance of draconian government lockdowns within a span of just three years is indeed a remarkable phenomenon. The testimonies objectively demonstrate that an unprecedented attack has been carried out on the citizens of Canada and that not since World War II have so many Canadian lives been lost due to a single aggressive attack on its peoples. It is important to appreciate that this statement is based on sworn testimony of the events and experiences described by the witnesses and that these testimonies, as incredible as they are, do not fully capture the full breadth of the events that took place over the past three years. The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, presented governments worldwide with an unprecedented opportunity to change the direction of their nations. With the official excuse to contain the spread of the virus and prevent healthcare systems from being overwhelmed, many countries resorted to implementing strict lockdown measures. These measures, which included widespread business closures, travel restrictions, and stay-at-home orders, were initially introduced as temporary and emergency measures to mitigate the immediate impact of the virus. In the early stages of the pandemic, there was a widespread sense of urgency and fear surrounding the unknown nature of the virus. Government public health experts, and citizens, were grappling with the need to balance public safety with individual freedoms. The severity of the situation, as described in government propaganda and daily state media broadcasts, led to a general willingness among the population to accept stringent measures as a necessary evil. During these early stages, the stated primary goal was to flatten the curve and prevent healthcare systems from collapsing under the strain of a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases. Based on the biased and inaccurate propaganda being presented to the public, the notion of lockdowns seemed logical and justifiable to curb the rapid transmission of the virus. Moreover, because early effective treatments were suppressed in favour of new experimental genetic therapy vaccines, the need for non-pharmaceutical interventions appeared to be necessary. Testimony from experts confirmed that by late March of 2020, the government already knew the true nature of COVID-19. They knew that it primarily affected the elderly with serious comorbidities, and they knew it was not unusually deadly or virulent. However, governments persisted in their imposition of emergency measures, and as time went on, the long duration of lockdowns and their impact on daily life began to generate debate and dissent. Economies suffered severe contraction and losses, businesses closed permanently, and livelihoods were disrupted. The societal and psychological toll of prolonged lockdowns became increasingly apparent as people grappled with issues such as mental health, educational challenges, and social isolation. Governments undertook unprecedented levels of spending, and the impacts of all of this debt will impact generations of Canadians to come. Thousands of people lost their lives due to fear, loneliness, depression; the postponement or lack of medical care; or from adverse reactions to an experimental biologic injection. People were so terrified by the government propaganda that they turned on each other; friends, families, and communities were torn apart. The government dehumanized large identifiable groups and, in so doing, encouraged a toxic and dangerous environment. As a result, the incidence of suicide, violence, and despair increased to unprecedented levels. As the pandemic persisted, there were differences in the approach to lockdowns among various countries. Some nations adopted more targeted and localized measures, while others implemented broad and strict nationwide lockdowns. These varying approaches contributed to a diverse range of experiences and public perceptions. Citizens began to undertake their own research and come together. They realized that standard practices which had stood the test of time had been discarded and replaced by ill-thought-out, ridiculous, and ineffective mandates. Although governments had done extensive emergency planning well in advance of 2020, these emergency plans were simply discarded, and those professionals who were trained to implement emergency measures were sidelined. In summary, the normalcy of once-unthinkable draconian government lockdowns within a relatively short period can be attributed to a focused campaign of propaganda and false information produced by government--and their partners in media and big business--to promote COVID-19 as a terrifying pandemic. They used this excuse of combatting a novel virus, combined with fears of overwhelming the healthcare systems, to persuade the public to accept these measures. However, as time progressed, the long-term consequences and societal costs associated with prolonged lockdowns could no longer be hidden from the public. These are incredible claims to make, and just three years ago they were unthinkable. Once the reader has had the opportunity to thoroughly read this report and watch the video-recorded testimonies, there is no escaping the validity of these assertions. Accountability for these alleged crimes must be rendered. Report Content Reader Page 📄 Note to Readers The content presented on this page has been adapted for online viewing and navigation. Due to formatting limitations within the web display system, certain elements—such as layout, spacing, and visual structure—may differ slightly from the original report. For the complete and fully formatted version, we encourage you to download the official PDF available on the Report Information page. The PDF reflects the report exactly as it was originally written and published.

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 18, 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 Canadian Armed Forces, vaccine mandate, Chief of Defence Staff, Directive 1-3, National Defence Act section 126, religious accommodation denial, medical accommodation denial, 5F release category, grievance system delays, whistleblower protections, Inspector General proposal, vaccine injury reporting suppression, chain-of-command authority, morale collapse, Veterans Affairs denial Included in the Report: Ms. Catherine Christensen Lawyer Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-159 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 26, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Legal analysis of Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandate, chain-of-command authority, accommodation processes, and institutional impact. One Line Summary Military lawyer testifies on CAF vaccine mandates, alleged coercion and accommodation failures, and institutional consequences for service members. Synopsis Catherine Christensen, a lawyer representing Canadian Armed Forces members and founder of the Valour Legal Action Centre, testified regarding the implementation and consequences of the CAF COVID-19 vaccine mandate introduced in October 2021. She stated that she represents approximately 360 serving members and veterans and has communicated with thousands more. She described the mandate as being implemented through a series of directives rather than under section 126 of the National Defence Act, which would have required court martial proceedings to determine reasonable refusal. She asserted that this approach avoided independent judicial review and resulted in inconsistent enforcement across the chain-of-command. Ms. Christensen testified that religious and medical accommodations were largely denied despite sworn affidavits and chaplain support in some cases. She described remedial measures, 5F release classifications, and administrative actions that she characterized as punitive and stigmatizing. She alleged that some military medical personnel were discouraged from formally reporting vaccine injuries and that official injury statistics underreported adverse events. She further stated that grievances filed by members ultimately return to the Chief of Defence Staff as final authority, limiting perceived impartial review. She estimated that between 3,000 and 5,000 personnel were lost through resignation, release, or other administrative outcomes following the mandate, which she argued significantly weakened operational readiness and morale. She described a breakdown of trust within the chain-of-command and characterized the mandate as having long-term institutional consequences. Among proposed reforms, she recommended creation of an independent Inspector General outside the chain-of-command, strengthened whistleblower protections, comprehensive health coverage for injured members, mandatory injury tracking, and legislative review of section 126 of the National Defence Act. 🔎 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 April 27, 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 Walmart altercation incident, security guard enforcement, lockdown entry restrictions, vehicle assault injury, skull fracture trauma, prolonged coma period, hospital visitation ban, palliative care limits, funeral attendance restrictions, five children bereavement, media coverage impact, mental health isolation, CERB employment shift, public health fear climate, government policy critique Included in the Report: Ms. Marylaine Bélair Business Owner Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-239 Hearing Québec City Québec Date: May 12, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Impact of COVID-19 public health measures on her family following her husband’s fatal injury while enforcing lockdown restrictions as a security guard. One Line Summary A Quebec mother of five recounts her husband’s fatal injury while enforcing COVID restrictions and the compounded hardship caused by visitation bans and funeral limits. Synopsis Marylaine Bélair testified about the impact of COVID-19 government measures on her family following a violent incident on April 4, 2020. Her husband, who had taken a temporary security job enforcing public health entry restrictions at a Walmart after construction studies were suspended, was struck by a vehicle during an altercation with a customer reportedly angered by lockdown rules. He sustained a skull fracture and internal bleeding, underwent emergency surgery, and remained in a coma for four and a half months before being transferred to palliative care. She described being denied immediate hospital access due to visitation restrictions and waiting six hours in the parking lot for updates. Throughout her husband’s hospitalization, family access was tightly limited, with her five elementary-school-aged children permitted only one visit. She stated that palliative care was restricted to two visitors per day and that funeral attendance was limited, with distancing and mask requirements creating what she characterized as a dehumanizing experience. She indicated that media coverage of the incident helped secure somewhat greater flexibility in visitation, but also increased public exposure. Bélair testified that she received little formal bereavement support and found government guidance on avoiding isolation contradictory during lockdown conditions. She emphasized the psychological and financial strain of becoming a single parent of five children under restrictive social measures. In her recommendations, she called for greater transparency regarding vaccine information, voluntary rather than mandatory public health measures, consideration of both positive and negative policy impacts, and more human-centered decision-making during crisis situations. 🔎 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.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Randomized Controlled Trial, Pfizer Trial Data, Moderna Trial Data, Serious Adverse Events (SAE), Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI), Brighton Collaboration, Harm–Benefit Analysis, Hospitalization Reduction, All-Cause Hospitalization, Risk Ratio, Confidence Interval, Vaccine Efficacy Decline, Omicron Variant, Incidental Hospitalization, Observational Study Bias, Regulatory Authorization, Double-Blind Trial, Informed Consent Messaging Included in the Report: Dr. Joseph Fraiman MD Emergency Physician Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-019 Hearing Truro Nova Scotia Date: March 17, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data One Line Summary Emergency physician Dr. Joseph Fraiman testified regarding his reanalysis of Pfizer and Moderna clinical trial data, concluding that reported serious adverse events may exceed demonstrated COVID-19 hospitalization reductions in early trial data. Synopsis Dr. Joseph Fraiman, an emergency physician and clinical scientist specializing in harm–benefit analysis, testified regarding his published reanalysis of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccine clinical trial data. He explained that while the original trials demonstrated reductions in symptomatic infection and some reduction in COVID-19 hospitalization, the hospitalization benefit was small in absolute terms and based on approximately two months of blinded data before unblinding occurred. He described his team’s analysis of serious adverse events (SAEs) and “adverse events of special interest” (AESIs), using definitions consistent with regulatory documentation and the Brighton Collaboration framework. He testified that when serious adverse events were summed by total event count rather than only by participant count, the vaccine groups demonstrated an increased rate of serious adverse events compared to placebo. He emphasized that these findings suggest a narrow margin between measured harms and measured COVID-19 hospitalization reduction in the early trial period. Dr. Fraiman further testified that observational data during the Omicron period were increasingly unreliable due to incidental COVID hospitalizations and declining vaccine efficacy against infection. He stated that waning efficacy, high rates of prior infection, and variant changes complicate harm–benefit calculations over time. He concluded that current uncertainty regarding long-term risk–benefit balance could only be resolved through properly designed, double-blind randomized controlled trials measuring all-cause hospitalization or mortality rather than disease-specific endpoints. When questioned about regulatory approval, he stated that emergency authorization was granted during a period of high uncertainty and public fear, and that in hindsight he would have preferred more complete data, particularly for individuals under age 65. 🔎 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 April 15, 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 cost-benefit analysis, lockdown effectiveness, excess mortality, economic impact, public policy evaluation, non-pharmaceutical interventions, statistical modeling, GDP losses, health outcomes comparison, international comparisons, policy trade-offs, pandemic restrictions, unintended consequences, mortality data analysis, government response costs Included in the Report: Dr. Douglas Allen PhD Economist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-219 Hearing Vancouver British Columbia Date: May 4, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Economic analysis of the costs and effectiveness of COVID-19 lockdowns and public health interventions. One Line Summary An economist evaluates the economic costs and public health effectiveness of COVID-19 lockdown measures. Synopsis Douglas Allen, a professor of economics at Simon Fraser University, provided an expert analysis of the economic and social costs associated with COVID-19 lockdowns and related public health measures. He explained the framework of cost-benefit analysis as applied to pandemic policy, emphasizing the need to compare projected health benefits with measurable economic and societal harms. His testimony focused on evaluating whether non-pharmaceutical interventions, including lockdowns, achieved their intended reductions in mortality. Allen reviewed comparative mortality data and international outcomes, stating that jurisdictions with stricter lockdown measures did not consistently demonstrate better health results than those with less restrictive approaches. He discussed excess mortality metrics, statistical modeling limitations, and the challenges of isolating policy effects from other variables. He further addressed broader consequences such as GDP losses, reduced employment, mental health impacts, and disruptions to education and healthcare services. He concluded that pandemic policy decisions should be subject to rigorous empirical evaluation and transparent economic analysis. According to his assessment, the aggregate costs of lockdown policies were substantial, and the evidence of proportional health benefits was limited, raising questions about the overall effectiveness and justification of such interventions. 🔎 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.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Federal Railway Mandate, November 15 2021 Enforcement, Indefinite Unpaid Leave, Eight-Month Suspension, $160,000 Income Reduction, $80,000 Estimated Loss, $40,000 New Debt, Employment Insurance Denial Reports, Dismissed With Cause Classification, Alternative Construction Work, House Equity Depletion, Religious Exemption Variability, Treaty-Based Exemption Granted, Workplace Division Post-Return, Rocco Galati Lawsuit Reference Included in the Report: Mr. Sean Howe Locomotive Engineer Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-099 Hearing Winnipeg Manitoba Date: April 14, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Testimony describing unpaid leave under the federal vaccine mandate for railway workers, major income loss, debt accumulation, and eventual reinstatement after mandate rescission. One Line Summary Locomotive engineer Sean Howe testified that a federal vaccine mandate placed him on eight months of unpaid leave, costing approximately $80,000 in income and forcing his family into debt before he was reinstated. Synopsis Sean Howe testified that he has worked for a federally regulated Canadian railway since 2011, becoming a locomotive engineer in 2015. When the federal vaccine mandate took effect on November 15, 2021, he declined vaccination and was placed on indefinite unpaid leave. He stated that the mandate applied broadly to federally regulated sectors and was not specific to the railway itself. The leave lasted approximately eight months until the mandate was rescinded in June 2022, after which he was reinstated. Howe testified that his annual income dropped from approximately $160,000 to about one-third of that amount after finding temporary work in construction and renovations. He estimated total losses of roughly $80,000 and reported incurring approximately $40,000 in new debt. He stated that he relied on equity from a recent home sale and personal credit to survive financially. He did not apply for employment insurance but testified that others were reportedly denied benefits because their records listed them as “dismissed with cause.” He further testified that hundreds of employees were similarly placed on leave and that some religious or treaty-based exemptions were granted at other railways. Upon returning to work, he described mostly positive reactions from colleagues, though some workplace division remained. Howe concluded that while his primary hardship was economic, the financial stress had broader mental and emotional impacts on his family. 🔎 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.