Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript CPSO investigation, section 75 order, off-label prescribing, ivermectin treatment, hydroxychloroquine use, vaccine injury protocols, Front Line COVID Critical Care, Canadian COVID TeleHealth, telemedicine clinic, spike protein claims, medical licence risk, exemption restrictions, physician discipline, regulatory overreach allegation, Delta variant treatment Included in the Report: Dr. Edward Leyton MD Physician Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-277 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 18, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Treatment of COVID-19 and vaccine injury using ivermectin-based protocols and subsequent regulatory investigation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. One Line Summary Dr. Edward Leyton testified that he treated COVID-19 and vaccine injury with ivermectin-based protocols and now faces regulatory investigation and possible licence loss. Synopsis Dr. Edward Leyton, a physician with more than 40 years of practice experience, testified that he returned from retirement in 2020 to assist patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially providing psychotherapy for pandemic-related stress. In 2021, after researching ivermectin and engaging with other physicians, he began prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 through Canadian COVID TeleHealth, a national telemedicine clinic. He stated that the clinic followed protocols developed by the Front Line COVID Critical Care Alliance and treated patients across multiple provinces, particularly during the Delta variant period. He testified that following media coverage and regulatory scrutiny, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) accessed clinic records under section 75 of the Regulated Health Professions Act and initiated investigations. According to his testimony, other physicians associated with the clinic lost hospital privileges, faced licence restrictions, or were prevented from treating COVID-19 patients. He stated that he later received his own section 75 investigation notice in October 2022 for prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, despite no patient complaints in over four decades of practice. Dr. Leyton also described treating patients who he characterized as experiencing vaccine injury, reporting a range of neurological, cardiovascular, and inflammatory symptoms. He stated that some patients showed measurable improvement using ivermectin, nutritional supplementation, antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory protocols. He concluded that COVID-19 had a high survival rate, that vaccine injury was under-recognized, and that physicians prescribing alternative treatments faced regulatory persecution, placing his own medical licence at risk. 🔎 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 YouTube channel termination, CBC article impact, Brigitte Noël report, Québecor journalist interaction, show cancellations, sponsor pressure campaign, shadow banning claim, naturopathy association allegation, Bernard Lachance controversy, boycott restaurant impact, radio airplay refusal, Bill C-11 concerns, artistic community silence, social media harassment, income loss donations Included in the Report: Ms. Amélie Paul Artist Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-240 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 Professional cancellation, media defamation, and social media censorship following her public criticism of COVID-19 health measures through comedic videos and interviews. One Line Summary A Quebec artist recounts professional and social repercussions, including media reports and platform bans, after producing satirical content critical of pandemic measures. Synopsis Amélie Paul, a Quebec singer, actress, and online content creator, testified that at the outset of the COVID-19 lockdowns in March 2020, her performance bookings were cancelled and she began producing satirical videos highlighting what she perceived as inconsistencies in public health messaging. One early video, titled “Eleven Ways to Weaken Your Immune System,” went viral and led her to continue creating comedic commentary and conducting interviews with alternative voices. She stated that her content drew social media criticism and that several videos were removed by YouTube for violating community guidelines related to criticism of health measures. In June 2021, following the death of her friend Bernard Lachance, she was the subject of a CBC article and news report that she testified portrayed her as his naturopath and implied involvement in his health decisions. She denied these characterizations and stated she was not given an opportunity to publicly defend herself. She reported that following the article’s publication, her two YouTube channels were terminated, scheduled music performances were cancelled after sponsor pressure, her musicians withdrew from her band, and she experienced reputational harm, harassment, and boycott campaigns affecting her personal circle. Paul further testified that she abandoned her limited naturopathic practice due to fear of regulatory complaints and that radio stations declined to play her music after the controversy. She now relies primarily on public donations and limited online advertising revenue. In her view, open media debate was absent during the crisis, and she expressed concern that legislation such as Bill C-11 could increase online content control. She described ongoing reluctance within the artistic community to publicly dissent due to perceived career risks and funding structures tied to media and government institutions. 🔎 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 PCR test validity critique, WHO emergency declaration, Event 201 simulation, stock market collapse analysis, insider trading allegation, lockdown economic impact, SME bankruptcies, mortality classification directive Quebec, no autopsy policy claim, SARS-CoV-2 renaming issue, Pfizer confidential report, adverse event extrapolation, crime against humanity claim, debt expansion strategy, concentration of economic power Included in the Report: Dr. Michel Chossudovsky PhD Economist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-250 Hearing Québec City Québec Date: May 13, 2025 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic 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. One Line Summary An economist argues that pandemic declarations, lockdowns, and mass vaccination were part of a coordinated financial restructuring driven by manipulated data and corporate interests. Synopsis Dr. Michel Chossudovsky, Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Ottawa, testified that the COVID-19 crisis was constructed through what he described as four interconnected pillars: pandemic declaration, economic collapse, vaccination campaigns, and debt expansion. He challenged the validity of PCR testing as a diagnostic tool, asserting that early WHO emergency declarations were based on minimal case counts and that mortality figures were administratively inflated through health ministry directives. He cited a Quebec directive identifying COVID-19 as a probable cause of death without mandatory testing or autopsy and argued that such policies created artificially elevated mortality statisti From an economic perspective, Chossudovsky maintained that lockdowns were not public health responses but engineered measures that triggered global financial collapse, small business bankruptcies, unemployment, famine in vulnerable regions, and concentration of wealth among financial elites. He alleged that prior knowledge of WHO announcements enabled speculative gains in financial markets and referenced institutional actors in global finance. He characterized the simultaneous implementation of lockdowns across approximately 190 countries as evidence of coordinated policy action rather than organic national decision-making. Regarding vaccination, he cited Pfizer’s internal pharmacovigilance report covering December 2020 to February 2021, which catalogued adverse events, and argued that mass deployment continued despite safety data. He described the vaccine as inherently dangerous and framed continued distribution as transitioning from regulatory negligence to criminal liability. He concluded that the broader crisis reflects consolidation of economic power, expansion of public debt, erosion of democratic legitimacy, and the need for civil society to question institutional authority. 🔎 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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada, federal vaccine mandate, administrative leave without pay, vaccine attestation refusal, remote work capability, research program disruption, Employment Insurance claim, conflict of interest restriction, contract genomics work, career path alteration, federal court challenge, policy suspension not rescinded, leadership award recipient, collaborative projects terminated, reputational impact Included in the Report: Dr. Ben Sutherland PhD Research Scientist Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-212 Hearing Vancouver British Columbia Date: May 3, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Employment suspension under the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate and resulting professional, financial, and legal consequences. One Line Summary Federal marine genomics scientist describes unpaid leave under vaccine mandate, disrupted research career, and ongoing legal challenge. Synopsis Dr. Ben Sutherland testified that he was employed as a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, specializing in marine genomics and serving as co-program head in salmon research. He stated that following the federal government’s announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2021, he attested as unvaccinated and did not seek an exemption. In November 2021, he was placed on administrative leave without pay despite having worked remotely during the pandemic and having received a leadership award for his contributions. He testified that the leave required him to abandon multiple collaborative research initiatives and disrupted long-term projects and funding arrangements. He applied for Employment Insurance and later established his own genomics consulting company to continue working in the field. Due to conflict-of-interest restrictions associated with his federal employment status, he shifted from salmon genomics to shellfish genomics research. He stated that this transition fundamentally altered his intended scientific career trajectory. Dr. Sutherland further testified that although the federal vaccine policy was later suspended, it was not formally rescinded, and he chose not to return to his previous position. He initiated a legal challenge in federal court, which remains ongoing. He characterized the consequences of the mandate as significant professionally, financially, and reputationally, and questioned whether the policy objective justified the removal of unvaccinated employees from public service roles. 🔎 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 community engagement, lockdown harms observation, National Consensus Conference, Community Network Integration, regenerative agriculture network, National Poultry Network, avian influenza response, ICLEI Canada, Agenda 2030 concerns, WHO pandemic treaty skepticism, Smart City Challenge, Sustainable Development Goals, food security initiatives, leaderless collaborative model, grassroots mobilization Included in the Report: Dr. Kyle Grice DC Chiropractor Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-287 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 Community-based collaborative responses to perceived harms from COVID-19 measures and advocacy for decentralized, locally driven solutions in health, agriculture, and governance. One Line Summary Dr. Kyle Grice testified that community-driven collaborative networks emerged in response to COVID-19 harms and are developing decentralized solutions in health, agriculture, and governance. Synopsis Dr. Kyle Grice, a chiropractor from Ontario with a Master’s degree in Integrative Population Health, testified about harms he observed during COVID-19 measures, including family health decline due to facility closures and delayed medical care, as well as stress-related health deterioration among patients in his practice. He stated that these experiences motivated him to engage in community meetings across Ontario, where individuals who felt excluded from mainstream institutions began organizing mutual support networks and developing local solutions. He described participation in a National Consensus Conference on COVID Response using a process called Community Network Integration, which brings together experts, stakeholders, public officials, and community members to collaboratively design responses to societal challenges. He testified that these networks continue across Canada, forming leaderless collaborative structures addressing areas such as outbreak response, food security, and local resilience. He referenced concerns within communities regarding the WHO pandemic treaty, international governance initiatives, and perceived top-down policy approaches. Dr. Grice also discussed involvement in national regenerative agriculture and food security initiatives, including collaborative networks in the poultry sector addressing avian influenza preparedness with participation from industry and government representatives. He emphasized principles of regenerative agriculture focused on ecological cycles and increased productivity per acre. He concluded by expressing optimism that grassroots collaboration can restore trust, cohesion, and problem-solving capacity through locally driven engagement and citizen participation. 🔎 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 Health Professions Act Alberta, voluntary consent principle, third-party coercion, vaccine passports comparison, Indian Pass system, medical self-censorship, dental patient deaths, post-vaccine health changes, pacemaker reports, staff medical conditions, PPE protocols dentistry, COVID transmission dental, regulatory complaints process, emergency use authorization, professional accountability Included in the Report: Dr. Misha Susoeff DDS Dentist Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-185 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 28, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Professional concerns regarding erosion of voluntary informed consent, vaccine mandates, and observed patient health changes during the COVID-19 period. One Line Summary Alberta dentist testifies about the collapse of voluntary informed consent, professional self-censorship, patient health changes post-vaccination, and ethical concerns within regulated healthcare. Synopsis Dr. Misha Susoeff, a dentist practicing in Alberta for 17 years, testified that voluntary informed consent is foundational under the Health Professions Act and that consent is invalidated when external pressures influence a patient’s medical decision. He described observing what he termed a “post-consent world,” where mandates, employment requirements, and social pressures functioned as third-party influences in clinical decision-making. He stated that healthcare practitioners are responsible for ensuring consent remains voluntary and expressed concern that this principle was not upheld during the pandemic. He recounted making social media posts comparing vaccine passport policies to historical internal passport systems imposed on Indigenous peoples in Canada, noting private support but public silence from colleagues, which he interpreted as professional self-censorship. Economically, he testified that one of his family’s seasonal businesses closed due to repeated lockdowns and that he and his wife considered relocating outside Canada. Within his dental practice, he described heightened patient fear, enhanced protective protocols, and no documented in-office COVID transmission. Dr. Susoeff further testified that prior to the pandemic he did not recall any patient deaths occurring mid-treatment, but reported 17 such instances in the three years following vaccine rollout, while acknowledging limitations in drawing causal conclusions. He stated that patients frequently volunteered associations between new medical conditions and vaccination, including reports of pacemakers, diabetes, tinnitus, and aggressive cancer in a staff member’s spouse, though he emphasized temporal correlation rather than causation. He concluded by expressing disappointment in professional regulatory bodies and asserting that complaints should be filed where consent was compromised. 🔎 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 unvaccinated student, school restrictions, sports exclusion, ringette league rules, vaccine passport, lunch hour segregation, negative test costs, allergic reaction history, online schooling disruption, cohort isolation, extracurricular denial, Freedom Convoy participation, Ottawa protest experience, school communication breakdown, homeschool recommendation Included in the Report: Ms. Kyra Pituley Student Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-116 Hearing Winnipeg Manitoba Date: April 15, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Impact of COVID-19 vaccination policies and public health restrictions on a minor’s education, sports participation, and social inclusion. One Line Summary A Manitoba student describes exclusion from sports and school activities due to vaccination policies and her participation in the Ottawa Freedom Convoy. Synopsis Kyra Pituley, a 15-year-old Manitoba student, testified about her experiences as an unvaccinated minor during COVID-19 restrictions. She described school closures in 2020, periods of online learning, and cohort-based schooling. Although permitted to attend gym class, she stated that during lunch-hour activities she was required to sit outside the gymnasium because she did not provide proof of vaccination. She also reported missing social events that required vaccine documentation. Pituley testified that after declining vaccination in fall 2021—citing family research, uncertainty about long-term effects, and a prior severe allergic reaction to an H1N1 flu vaccine—she was removed from ringette and volleyball teams. While testing was technically permitted, she stated that pharmacy-based testing two to three times per week at approximately $40 per test was financially prohibitive. She described inconsistent enforcement between different leagues and recounted being asked to leave a game in front of teammates and coaches. In January 2022, she traveled with family to participate in the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa for approximately 22 days. She described the atmosphere as positive and peaceful during her time there. While completing online school during the trip, she stated that teacher communication ceased at one point and school administration suggested enrollment in Homeschool Manitoba due to her absence. Upon returning, she continued her schooling and caught up on missed assignments. 🔎 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 Purolator Vaccine Mandate, Army Reservist Release 5F, Unpaid Leave January 2022, ROE Code M Suspension, EI Ineligibility, Sole Breadwinner Stress, 1,032 Employees Suspended, 215 Employee Lawsuit, Pension Preservation Military, $10 Hour Pay Cut, Long Work Hours Increase, Essential Worker Policy Shift, Government Corporate Coordination Claim, Vaccine Safety Skepticism, Employment Contract Violation Claim Included in the Report: Mr. Devon Sexstone Freight Terminal Manager and Army Reservist Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-109 Hearing Winnipeg Manitoba Date: April 15, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic 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. One Line Summary Devon Sexstone testified that vaccine mandates led to his unpaid suspension from Purolator, forced release from the Army Reserve, denial of EI benefits, and significant financial and emotional hardship for his family. Synopsis Devon Sexstone testified that he served 16 years as an Army reservist while working in the civilian freight industry, becoming a unit manager at a major Canadian courier company shortly before COVID began. He described high stress during the pandemic as freight demand surged while policies constantly changed. In October–November 2021, he was informed that both his civilian employer and the Canadian Armed Forces would require disclosure of vaccination status. He testified that he disclosed under financial duress but ultimately refused vaccination. In January 2022, he and approximately 1,032 others were placed on unpaid leave. His Record of Employment was coded as a suspension, rendering him ineligible for Employment Insurance despite years of contributions. Simultaneously, the Armed Forces informed him that refusal would result in removal from training and eventual forced release (5F). His military release occurred in June 2022. As the sole income earner for his wife and four young children, he described the period as financially and emotionally crushing, stating he felt he had failed his family. He testified that many affected employees faced severe hardship, including loss of housing, and that 215 employees launched legal action. He characterized denial of income and EI access as an attempt to economically coerce compliance. Sexstone stated he is not opposed to vaccines generally, noting prior deployment vaccinations without incident, but developed distrust based on political messaging and prior military pharmaceutical experiences. He now works as a truck driver, earning similar gross income only by working significantly longer hours and at approximately $10 per hour less than his former wage, with loss of career advancement and pension benefits from his civilian role. He testified that he has not been formally contacted regarding mandate reversals and remains reluctant to return given what he described as violations of employment rights and dignity. 🔎 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 long-term care lockdowns, resident mental decline, post-vaccination reactions claim, elevated heart rates, accelerated dementia claim, stroke clustering allegation, informed consent concerns, medical exemption denial, religious exemption denial, Johnson and Johnson vaccine, blood clot allegation, D-dimer elevation, family visitation restrictions, school vaccine policy concerns, legislative advocacy Included in the Report: Ms. Angela Taylor LPN Nurse Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-123 Hearing Saskatoon Saskatchewan Date: April 20, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Alleged adverse events in long-term care residents following COVID-19 vaccination and personal health complications after mandated vaccination. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan LPN describes resident decline during lockdowns, alleged post-vaccination reactions in long-term care, and her own reported health complications after mandated vaccination. Synopsis Angela Taylor, a Licensed Practical Nurse working in long-term care for over seven years, testified about the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccination rollout in her facility. She described significant emotional decline among residents due to visitation restrictions and isolation, including increased confusion, loss of will to live, and behavioral deterioration. She further alleged that following vaccination clinics, multiple residents experienced elevated heart rates, blood pressure changes, strokes, and accelerated progression of pre-existing conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. She stated that no physicians were present during vaccine administration and expressed concerns regarding informed consent and reporting of adverse events. Taylor testified that vaccination later became mandatory for staff. After unsuccessful attempts to obtain medical and religious exemptions, she received a single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine in order to retain her employment. She reported developing heart-related symptoms weeks later, including chest discomfort and elevated D-dimer levels consistent with a blood clot. She stated that subsequent medical evaluations did not confirm a diagnosis or formally recognize her condition as vaccine-related and that she continues to experience ongoing fatigue and related symptoms. She also described broader impacts on her family, including withdrawal of her children from public school due to vaccine policies, her daughter’s withdrawal from university over mandate requirements, limitations on wedding attendance, and her mother-in-law’s hospitalization and death following COVID-related illness. Taylor recounted efforts to raise concerns with elected officials and provincial representatives, stating that she felt her concerns were dismissed. She concluded that lockdown measures and vaccine mandates caused significant harm to residents, families, and healthcare workers in her community. 🔎 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 Chief pilot role, Transport Canada oversight, CAT-1 medical requirements, pilot vaccine mandate, ALPA union response, suspension without pay, federal transportation mandate, medical exemption denials, ECG requirement changes, telemedicine medical renewals, six-month simulator training, airline crew shortages, flight cancellations cause, Freedom Flyers affiliation, aviation safety concerns Included in the Report: Captain Scott Routly Airline Pilot Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-282 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 18, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Opposition to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federally regulated airline pilots and concerns regarding aviation medical standards and flight safety. One Line Summary Scott Routly testified that he was suspended and later terminated for opposing pilot vaccine mandates and warned that relaxed medical requirements may compromise aviation safety. Synopsis Scott Routly, a former military and civilian pilot who served as Chief Pilot for a federally regulated Canadian airline, testified regarding his responsibilities to both his airline and Transport Canada for pilot training standards and medical compliance. He explained that Canadian aviation licensing requires both aircraft type certification and strict medical certification, including regular in-person examinations and ECG testing for certain age groups. He stated that during the pandemic, while pilots were considered essential workers, routine medical requirements were relaxed or converted to remote renewals. Routly testified that when COVID-19 vaccines were introduced, he raised concerns within management, the Air Line Pilots Association, and Transport Canada about administering what he characterized as experimental vaccines to active flight crew. He stated that he provided research materials and referenced safety management principles, arguing that mandatory vaccination without long-term data could pose medical risks to pilots and the travelling public. He reported that exemption processes were ineffective and that he ultimately refused vaccination. He testified that he was suspended without pay following implementation of a federal transportation mandate and later terminated. Routly further stated that medical monitoring requirements, including ECG testing, were extended or reduced during and after vaccine rollout, which he viewed as inconsistent with aviation safety norms. He expressed concern about airline safety, pilot health, and reported crew shortages, attributing some flight cancellations to illness and workforce reductions following mandate enforcement. 🔎 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 Province of Nova Scotia Employee, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Vaccine Mandate Employment Requirement, NSGEU Union Communication, No Exemption Sought, Coercion Perception, Employment Ultimatum, Autonomy Loss, Anxiety and Trauma, Graves’ Disease Disclosure, Pharmacist Administration, Pfizer Vaccine, Lot FF5109, Independent Grocer Hubbards, Spousal Vaccine Injury, Pulmonary Embolism (Spouse), Financial Hardship, Income Interruption, Unemployment Insurance Gap, Workplace Accommodation (New Employer), Trust in Government Loss Included in the Report: Ms. Tami Clarke Public Service Coordinator Both (Personal and Employment Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-038 Hearing Truro Nova Scotia Date: March 18, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Vaccine Mandate Compliance Under Employment Pressure and Family Impact Following Spousal Vaccine Injury One Line Summary Public service coordinator Tami Clarke testified that she felt compelled to receive two Pfizer doses under provincial employment mandate despite her spouse’s recent vaccine-related pulmonary embolism, resulting in psychological distress and financial strain. Synopsis Tami Clarke testified that she was employed as a coordinator for transcripts and international programs within the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. She stated that her work involved a small internal team and no direct public interaction. Following her spouse Kirk Desrosiers’ hospitalization for bilateral pulmonary emboli after vaccination, she was required under provincial mandate to be vaccinated to retain her employment. She testified that she did not seek a formal exemption, believing such requests were routinely denied, and described the choice as either vaccination or unemployment. Clarke received her first Pfizer dose on November 24, 2021 (lot FF5109) and her second dose on January 18, 2022 (same lot number), administered by a pharmacist at an Independent Grocer in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. She disclosed her Graves’ disease diagnosis at the time of vaccination but testified that no individualized risk assessment was conducted beyond standard screening. She reported no physical side effects but described significant anxiety and psychological trauma associated with being vaccinated shortly after her spouse’s diagnosis. She testified that her husband experienced a 120-day period without income between unemployment benefits and disability coverage, creating financial hardship that required the family to make significant lifestyle adjustments. Clarke stated that she later obtained employment closer to home with an employer who allowed accommodation when her spouse’s health required her presence. She described a loss of trust in public institutions and feelings of coercion related to the mandate. 🔎 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 long-term care lockdowns, high mortality rate claim, 34 deaths 55 residents, vaccine adverse reactions observation, painful injection site reactions, skin boil outbreaks, undocumented adverse events, government lockdown fax notices, no confirmed COVID cases claim, resident isolation harm, dementia confusion increase, vaccine refusal termination, nursing shift removal, Ottawa rally retaliation allegation, long-term care understaffing crisis Included in the Report: Ms. Lynn Kofler RN Registered Nurse Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-053 Hearing Toronto Ontario Date: March 31, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Long-term care lockdown effects, vaccine mandate employment consequences, and observed resident health impacts during COVID-19. One Line Summary Registered nurse Lynn Kofler testified that long-term care lockdowns caused isolation and decline among residents, vaccine mandates ended her employment, and she observed unusually high mortality and adverse reactions. Synopsis Lynn Kofler testified that she worked as a registered nurse in long-term care and observed significant resident suffering during repeated lockdowns. She described residents being confined to rooms, eating from disposable dishware, denied social activities, and unable to see family members. She stated that isolation led to increased confusion, withdrawal, decreased eating, and what she believed contributed to preventable decline and death among residents. She reported that in a 55-resident facility, 34 residents died within a one-year period, which she described as unprecedented in her nursing career. Kofler also testified that she observed adverse reactions following vaccination, including severe arm pain lasting days and cases of persistent skin boils that required daily care. She stated that these reactions were discussed between staff but not formally documented or reported to higher authorities. She further testified that government communications sometimes listed her facility as being in COVID lockdown despite her assertion that there were no confirmed cases in the building during that time. Regarding her own employment, Kofler testified that she declined vaccination due to autoimmune health concerns. She stated that after October 9, 2021, she was removed from shifts and effectively terminated, along with at least four other staff members. She described financial hardship during ten months of unemployment and stated she withdrew retirement savings to survive. She also testified that staff morale was strained due to understaffing, vaccine-related division, and perceived punitive actions against employees who expressed dissenting views or political opinions. 🔎 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.