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.

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 Water Treatment Training, Wastewater Certification, In-Person Instruction Ban, Municipal Facility Closures, Provincial Lockdowns, Interprovincial Travel Restrictions, PEI Border Controls, Federal Air Travel Mandate, Vaccine Coercion (Economic), Business Revenue Collapse, Asset Liquidation, Long-Term Care Vaccine Policy, Medical Power of Attorney, Alleged Post-Vaccination Complications, CAEFISS Reporting, Essential Worker Status, Maritime Lockdowns Included in the Report: Mr. Peter Van Caulart Water & Wastewater Training Instructor Both (Professional and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-014 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 Business Closure Due to COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Mandate-Related Travel Barriers One Line Summary Water treatment instructor Peter Van Caulart testified that lockdowns and travel mandates collapsed his in-person training business and compelled him to vaccinate for economic and family-related reasons. Synopsis Peter Van Caulart, a water and wastewater operator training instructor with more than 35 years of experience, testified that his private post-secondary training business relied heavily on in-person, hands-on laboratory instruction for municipal and industrial water system operators. He stated that during COVID-19 lockdowns, municipal treatment facilities and laboratories were closed to outside personnel, eliminating his ability to provide instruction and reducing his business revenue to near zero. He described liquidating business and personal assets to remain solvent. Van Caulart testified that provincial and federal travel mandates, including federal air travel vaccination requirements and Prince Edward Island re-entry restrictions, prevented him from traveling for work unless vaccinated. He stated that he ultimately received the COVID-19 vaccine due to economic pressures and described the decision as one he regretted. He further testified that as medical power of attorney for his mother in long-term care in Ontario, he felt compelled to consent to her vaccination under threat of removal from the care facility. He reported that she experienced medical complications after vaccination and passed away several months later. He stated that he believed the adverse reaction was not formally recorded in the national reporting system. He also described what he characterized as strict and “draconian” border controls in Prince Edward Island and parts of Atlantic Canada, including barricades, checkpoint questioning, and community tensions related to lockdowns. 🔎 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

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 July 19, 2023 Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Main Topic Purpose and Need for the NCI The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was established in response to growing public concerns over the Canadian government’s handling of the COVID-19 event. As the COVID-19 emergency measures unfolded, questions arose regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of the measures implemented, including lockdowns, mandates, and the deployment of COVID-19 “vaccines.” These concerns fuelled the need for a thorough examination of the impact these policies had on health, the economy, on society and civil liberties. The NCI, conceived as an independent and citizen led initiative, sought to comprehensively investigate these issues. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for individuals and experts to share their experiences, insights, and evidence, in order to uncover the truth, hold authorities accountable, and improve future public health responses. On November 28, 2023, the NCI Commissioners released their comprehensive final report, titled Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada . A year later, on November 28, 2024, a supplemental report was issued as part of the NCI’s ongoing efforts to address new and emerging concerns related to the COVID-19 investigation. Having completed its original mandate of investigating the appropriateness and efficacy of the COVID-19 measures, the NCI expanded its focus. After consulting with a broad range of Canadians, the NCI recognized a significant public concern regarding the current state of children's safety in Canada. Consequently, the NCI undertook a new investigation specifically aimed at evaluating and safeguarding the well-being of children across the country. One Line Summary Heading 2 Synopsis Heading 2

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 Long-Term Care Lockdown, Resident Isolation, Visitor Ban, Wing Segregation, Staff Shortage, Vaccine Mandate, Moderna Vaccine, Flu Shot Reaction, Booster Reaction, Chronic Neck Pain, Neuralgia, Brain Fog, Fatigue, ER Visit, MRI Findings (C5–6 Degenerative Disc Disease), Neurology Waitlist, Sick Leave, EI Benefits Expired, Financial Hardship, MTHFR Gene Variant, Informed Consent Concerns, Adverse Event Reporting Not Filed, Ivermectin Use, Social Isolation, Mental Health Impact Included in the Report: Ms. Paula Doiron Long-Term Care Worker Both (Professional and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-020 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 Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact One Line Summary Long-term care worker Paula Doiron testified that after receiving a flu shot and three Moderna doses, she developed chronic neurological symptoms, went on sick leave, and described severe isolation effects on nursing home residents during lockdowns. Synopsis Paula Doiron, a long-term care worker in Moncton, New Brunswick, testified that she worked in a nursing home throughout the early pandemic and described the immediate lockdown of residents, visitor bans, cancellation of activities, and prolonged room isolation lasting up to two months in some cases. She stated that residents were confined to their rooms, including meals being delivered in-room, and described the emotional toll and decline in morale among both residents and staff, who were already short-staffed. Doiron testified that she received a 2020 influenza vaccine followed by three Moderna COVID-19 doses in 2021. She reported experiencing immediate symptoms after the flu shot, including severe headache, neck pain, and breathing difficulty, which she did not initially attribute to vaccination. After her booster dose, she reported worsening symptoms including burning sensations in her head, neck, and spine, nerve pain, fatigue, menstrual irregularities, and what she described as “brain zaps” and cognitive fog. She sought emergency care and underwent imaging that identified cervical spine degenerative changes, but stated she was told to “live with it” and that no adverse event report was filed. She testified that she went on sick leave in October 2021 and has been unable to return to work due to chronic pain and mobility limitations. She described financial hardship following the expiration of employment insurance benefits and stated that she received limited medical support for her symptoms. She also testified that a naturopathic genetic analysis suggested she carried an MTHFR gene variant that may increase sensitivity to vaccines. Doiron described social isolation, strained family relationships, and anxiety regarding ongoing health concerns. 🔎 How to Search the Transcript Click the “Read Transcript” button to open the witness testimony in your browser. Once the transcript PDF is open, you can search for any word or phrase within the document using your browser’s search feature: Windows: Press Ctrl + F Mac: Press Command (⌘) + F A small search box will appear. Type the word or phrase you are looking for, and the browser will highlight every occurrence within the transcript. This makes it easy to quickly locate specific topics, names, or statements within the testimony.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Pfizer Vaccine, Stroke, Arterial Clot, Factor V Leiden, Adverse Event, Vaccine Injury, Hospital Treatment, Heparin Drip, Employer Mandate, Job Resignation, Informed Consent, Exemption Denial, Vaccine Pass, Youth Sports Exclusion Included in the Report: Ms. Leigh-Anne Coolen Administrative Employee (Private Sector) Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-008 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 Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences One Line Summary Leigh-Anne Coolen testified about experiencing a stroke three weeks after receiving one Pfizer dose and later leaving her job due to workplace vaccine mandate pressure. Synopsis Leigh-Anne Coolen testified that she received one dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on May 27, 2021, after experiencing workplace pressure to comply with employer vaccination expectations. Approximately three weeks later, on June 20, 2021, she suffered a stroke involving arterial blood clots and was hospitalized for five days. She stated that hospital staff did not inquire into the temporal proximity between the vaccination and her stroke, and medical records indicated that her known Factor V Leiden condition was not considered the cause of the arterial clots. She described lingering cognitive effects and medication changes following discharge. Coolen further testified that she declined a second dose and ultimately resigned from her employment in December 2021 due to mandate-related pressure, and described related impacts on her family, including her son being excluded from sports activities due to vaccination status. 🔎 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 March 16, 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

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 16, 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