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.

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into 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 Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns 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 Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health 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

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. Québec City, Québec Hearings Witness Testimony Archive May 11, 2023 – May 13, 2023 Day 1 : May 11, 2023 Statistical critique of COVID-19 mortality, hospitalizations, testing practices, vaccine efficacy claims, and post-vaccination safety signals using official European data sources. Severe Bell’s palsy and persistent facial paralysis following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, and difficulties obtaining medical recognition and compensation. Alleged lack of transparency, statistical manipulation, and negative vaccine effectiveness in Quebec’s COVID-19 data reporting and mandate policies. Personal and family health impacts following COVID-19 vaccination, including menstrual disruption, spouse myocarditis, and psychological effects on her son amid pandemic measures. 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. Severe and persistent neurological and hypersensitivity symptoms following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and the resulting personal, medical, and occupational consequences. 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. Critique of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine safety, WHO governance, and alleged institutional corruption during the pandemic response. Scientific critique of COVID-19 pandemic management, vaccine policy, censorship, pharmaceutical influence, and definitions of pandemic and epidemic dynamics. Biochemical critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine quality control, spike protein variability, biodistribution, genomic integration potential, and implications for immune response and public policy. Termination from the Canadian Armed Forces due to COVID-19 vaccine refusal and subsequent family, financial, and child protection consequences. Day 2 : May 12, 2023 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 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.

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 March 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 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.

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. Witness Index Page Witnesses Indexed by: Profession Search By Order of Appearance Search By Last Name Search by Profession Search by Witness Type Click on the small thumbnail image to go to the specific witness testimony detail page. NCI-W-197 Dr. Matthew Cockle PhD Academic Researcher Expert Vancouver British Columbia May 2, 2023 Conflict of interest in public–private research partnerships and the influence of global funding networks on Canadian public health policy and academic institutions. NCI-W-008 Ms. Leigh-Anne Coolen Administrative Employee (Private Sector) Personal Experience Truro Nova Scotia March 16, 2023 Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences NCI-W-174 Ms. Michelle Ellert Administrative Professional Personal Experience Red Deer Alberta April 27, 2023 Chronic multi-system symptoms and long-term disability following employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccination, including suspected immune response and POTS. NCI-W-234 Ms. Carole Avoine Administrative Worker Personal Experience Québec City Québec May 11, 2023 Severe Bell’s palsy and persistent facial paralysis following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, and difficulties obtaining medical recognition and compensation. NCI-W-056 Mr. Sean Mitchell Advanced Care Paramedic Personal Experience Toronto Ontario March 31, 2023 Paramedic observations of reduced 2020 call volumes, increased 2021 system strain, post-vaccine medical event patterns in younger adults, and mandate-related employment termination. NCI-W-074 Ms. Scarlett Martyn Advanced Care Paramedic Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Toronto Ontario April 1, 2023 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. NCI-W-217 Mr. Theodore Kuntz Advocacy Organization Leader Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Vancouver British Columbia May 4, 2023 Historical and systemic concerns regarding vaccine safety testing, informed consent, liability protection, and parental rights in Canada. NCI-W-066 Mr. Greg Hill Airline Pilot Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Toronto Ontario March 31, 2023 Aviation vaccine mandate impact, suspension without pay, telemedical extensions, and alleged safety risks from reduced in-person pilot medical screening. NCI-W-282 Captain Scott Routly Airline Pilot Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Ottawa Ontario May 18, 2023 Opposition to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federally regulated airline pilots and concerns regarding aviation medical standards and flight safety. NCI-W-086 Ms. Sharon Vickner Arborist Personal Experience Winnipeg Manitoba April 13, 2023 Testimony describing job loss, arrest, restrictive bail conditions, social ostracization, and severe mental health decline following COVID-related advocacy and public health enforcement actions. NCI-W-240 Ms. Amélie Paul Artist Personal Experience Québec City Québec May 12, 2023 Professional cancellation, media defamation, and social media censorship following her public criticism of COVID-19 health measures through comedic videos and interviews. NCI-W-170 Ms. Sherry Strong Strong Author and Public Speaker Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Red Deer Alberta April 26, 2023 Professional loss due to lockdowns, hospital treatment concerns for unvaccinated elderly parents, and social consequences of public opposition to COVID mandates.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Faith Community Mandates, Dorothy Shepherd (NB Government), Vaccine Promotion Request to Churches, Proof of Vaccination Policy, Church Capacity Restrictions, Board Governance Conflict, Alleged Character Reprimand, Closed-Session Meeting, Mutual Separation Announcement, Newsletter Statement, Contract Termination, Congregational Awareness Dispute, Online Services Requirement, Self-Isolation Request, Religious Freedom Concerns, Romans 13 Interpretation, Natural Immunity Discussion, Ministry Reputation Impact Included in the Report: Pastor Jason McVicar Pastor / Clergy Both (Professional and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-023 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 Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination One Line Summary Pastor Jason McVicar testified that after declining COVID vaccination, his church board redefined his ministry and character as compromised, leading to a disputed “mutual” termination and departure from his Fredericton congregation. Synopsis Pastor Jason McVicar testified that after 11 years of ministry in Fredericton, New Brunswick, his church board began pressuring him to receive a COVID-19 vaccination following provincial outreach encouraging churches to promote vaccine uptake and implement proof-of-vaccination policies to allow full-capacity operation. He stated that although he complied with masking and operational plans, he declined vaccination based on his interpretation of publicly available data and personal health considerations. He testified that shortly after provincial discussions with faith communities, he received a formal letter from the church board stating that his vaccination status reflected poor judgment, lack of discernment, erosion of trust, and division within the congregation. He stated that prior to this issue, no formal complaints or disciplinary actions had occurred during his tenure. McVicar described a closed-session board meeting that he characterized as hostile and abusive, during which he reiterated that he would not receive the vaccine. The board subsequently moved services online, restricted him from in-person contact, and imposed additional internal measures beyond government mandates. He requested a congregational meeting to address the dispute but stated that the board refused to convene one. He ultimately entered into what was described publicly as a “mutual agreement” to end his contract. However, he testified that congregation members were not informed of the underlying dispute and were told he had completed his ministry and was moving on to new endeavours. He stated that later conversations with members revealed they had not been consulted and were unaware of the conflict. McVicar testified that he has since continued ministry work in Prince Edward Island and remains unvaccinated. He also expressed the view that New Brunswick officials specifically approached faith communities to encourage vaccine promotion and mandate adoption. 🔎 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 4, 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

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into 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 Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns 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 Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health 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

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Freedom of Information, FOIPOP, Government Transparency, ICU Capacity, Hospitalization Data, Vaccine Adverse Events, Comorbidity Data, Data Access Barriers, Public Records Included in the Report: Ms. Shelly Hipson Citizen Researcher Personal / Citizen Research Witness ID: NCI-W-005 Hearing Truro Nova Scotia Date: March 16, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Freedom of Information Requests and Government COVID Data One Line Summary Shelly Hipson testified about her use of Freedom of Information requests to obtain government data on COVID hospitalizations, ICU capacity, mortality, and vaccine adverse events. Synopsis Shelly Hipson testified regarding her extensive use of Freedom of Information (FOIPOP) requests to obtain COVID-19–related data from the Nova Scotia government and health authorities. She described requesting records on ICU capacity, hospitalizations, mortality, comorbidities, and vaccine adverse events, and presented documentation obtained through those processes. Her testimony focused on data transparency, reported discrepancies in public messaging, and challenges encountered when accessing records, including delays and significant fee requests. She emphasized concerns about public access to government health data and the interpretation of COVID-related statistics. 🔎 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.

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into 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 Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns 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 Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health 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

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), Provincial Crown Corporation, Retail Management, Vaccine Mandate, Unpaid Leave, Termination Deemed Resignation, Vaccination Declaration Form, Medical Information Disclosure, Service Canada EI Denial, Misconduct Classification, Union Representation (NSGEU), Grievance Withdrawal, Occupational Health Minutes, Workplace Culture Shift, Premier Tim Houston Correspondence, Provincial Policy Extension, Seven-Week Mandate Extension Included in the Report: Ms. Sabrina McGrath Retail Store Manager Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-022 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 Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination One Line Summary NSLC store manager Sabrina McGrath testified that she was placed on unpaid leave and later deemed resigned after declining vaccination, and that her EI claim was denied as “misconduct.” Synopsis Sabrina McGrath, a store manager with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), testified that she had received a top-performing store award and a model performance appraisal in 2021 prior to the implementation of a vaccine mandate. She stated that NSLC introduced masking, plexiglass barriers, distancing measures, and ultimately a vaccination mandate, which was implemented for existing employees on January 15, 2022. McGrath testified that she declined vaccination and was placed on unpaid leave. She further stated that when provincial mandates were lifted, NSLC extended its vaccination-related requirements for an additional seven weeks. Although employees were later permitted to return unvaccinated, they were required to complete a vaccination declaration form disclosing their status. McGrath testified that she declined to complete the form due to concerns about disclosure of medical information and was deemed to have resigned from her position in June 2022. McGrath testified that she applied for Employment Insurance benefits but was denied on the basis of “misconduct,” which Service Canada attributed to failure to comply with the vaccine mandate, despite her Record of Employment listing unpaid leave rather than misconduct. She stated that her union declined to grieve the mandate itself, citing case law, and only pursued a limited grievance related to the seven-week extension period, which was later withdrawn in her case because she was no longer employed. She testified that she wrote to Premier Tim Houston and senior NSLC leadership expressing opposition to mandates but received no substantive response. 🔎 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.