Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Solidarity movement Poland, martial law 1981, political imprisonment, information suppression, religious exemption denial, vaccine mandate termination, travel restrictions Canada, PTSD diagnosis, employer policy enforcement, Cross of Freedom award, Bill C-11 concerns, Emergencies Act comparison, media propaganda claims, digital ID fears, workplace coercion Included in the Report: Ms. Regina Goman Former Political Prisoner Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-181 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 27, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Comparison of communist-era persecution in Poland with Canadian COVID-19 mandates, including employment loss following denial of religious vaccine exemption. One Line Summary Former Polish political prisoner testifies about imprisonment for dissent, loss of employment over COVID vaccine mandates, and perceived parallels between communist Poland and modern Canada. Synopsis Regina Goman testified that she was an active member and local president within the Solidarity movement in Poland in the early 1980s. After the declaration of martial law in December 1981, she was arrested for distributing information that contradicted the government narrative and was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, serving approximately thirteen months before being released under amnesty. She later immigrated to Canada in 1986 as a political refugee, seeking civil liberties and religious freedom. During the COVID-19 period, Goman stated that she opposed public health mandates and declined vaccination based on religious conviction. She applied for a religious exemption through her employer in September 2021, received a positive performance review shortly thereafter, and was subsequently denied the exemption. She testified that she experienced workplace pressure, loss of employment, and was later diagnosed with delayed post-traumatic stress disorder, which she attributed to both her earlier persecution in Poland and her recent experiences in Canada. Goman also testified that Canadian travel restrictions prevented her from travelling to Poland in February 2022 to receive the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity awarded by the Polish government. She expressed concern about what she characterized as increasing government overreach, media influence, and the erosion of civil liberties, drawing parallels between her experiences under communist rule and contemporary Canadian policies. 🔎 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 early childhood education, mask mandates children, UN Convention Rights Child, developmental psychology concerns, communication impairment claim, mirror neurons theory, IQ decline assertion, hypoxia allegation, CO2 exposure concern, bonding disruption infants, language acquisition delay, social-emotional development, community ostracization, BC mask mandate experience, human rights argument Included in the Report: Ms. Kim Hunter Early Childhood Educator Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-203 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 Impact of mask mandates on children’s physical health, emotional development, communication skills, and human rights protections. One Line Summary Early childhood educator argues mask mandates harmed children’s physical health, language development, bonding, and human rights protections. Synopsis Kim Hunter, an early childhood educator with approximately 25 years of experience, testified regarding the effects of mask mandates on children. She stated that her professional background includes over 20 years in classroom teaching and mentoring new educators. She explained that her testimony focused on children’s human rights protections, particularly under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the physical, psychological, and developmental impacts of masking policies in educational environments. Hunter asserted that mask use in children may cause physiological effects such as difficulty breathing, elevated carbon dioxide levels, headaches, fatigue, and other clinical symptoms. She also raised concerns about the practicality of young children properly managing mask hygiene and argued that long-term masking could negatively affect children’s physical and psychosocial well-being. She described personal experiences of community ostracization after publicly opposing mask mandates and stated that research she reviewed indicated masks were ineffective in preventing viral transmission. She further emphasized developmental implications, particularly for infants and toddlers, citing the importance of facial expressions, bonding, mirror neurons, and early language acquisition. She argued that reduced exposure to visible facial cues could impair social-emotional development and communication skills. Hunter advocated that mask use for children should be voluntary and expressed the view that children should not be required to wear masks. 🔎 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 PTSD from car accident, mask exemption documentation, Walmart Christmas Eve arrest, refusal to show medical note, mandate versus law argument, police choke hold allegation, inability to breathe episode, handcuff injury complaint, verbal abuse by officer, public humiliation experience, disability disclosure prior to force, crowd bystander inaction, no charges laid release, childhood law enforcement career goal, post-incident trauma impact Included in the Report: Ms. Natasha Petite Former Corrections Officer Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-057 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 Arrest and alleged excessive force during enforcement of mask mandate despite medical exemption and documented disabilities. One Line Summary Natasha Petite testified that despite a documented medical mask exemption due to PTSD and physical disability, she was forcibly arrested on Christmas Eve 2021 during a mask mandate enforcement incident. Synopsis Natasha Petite testified that she developed PTSD and physical disabilities following a serious motor vehicle accident in 2018, which left her unable to tolerate facial coverings due to panic and breathing restriction. Although she previously worked in oil and gas environments requiring respirators and later served as a corrections officer, she stated that her accident resulted in trauma-related breathing distress that prevented her from wearing masks. She confirmed she possessed a medical exemption during masking mandates. On December 24, 2021, while shopping at a Walmart in Nova Scotia, she testified that store management demanded she wear a mask or provide medical documentation. She refused to disclose her exemption letter, stating it was private medical information. Police were called, and after repeated demands to mask or leave, she stated that three officers physically restrained her. She testified that she was forced to the ground, placed in what she described as an illegal choke hold, experienced breathing restriction and panic, and sustained bruising and jaw injury. She further alleged verbal abuse by one officer and that she had informed officers of her physical and mental disabilities before being taken down. Petite testified that she was transported to the police station, held briefly, and released without charges. She described the experience as humiliating and traumatic, stating that bystanders watched without intervening. She also recounted a conversation with an officer who told her that people like her were responsible for others dying. She concluded that the incident destroyed her long-held career aspirations in law enforcement and significantly impacted her mental health and trust in public 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 social medicine philosophy, triple vaccinated physician, fourth dose refusal, daughter unvaccinated impact, Collège des médecins moratorium request, precautionary principle, pregnant women vaccination, children vaccination concerns, menstrual disorder reports, shingles post vaccine, blood clot cases, immunosuppressed vaccination conflict, media distrust claim, vaccine passport exclusion, blame versus learning model Included in the Report: Dr. Jean Saint-Arnaud MD Family Physician Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-259 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 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. One Line Summary A retired Quebec family physician explains his shift in perspective on COVID-19 vaccination, calls for a precautionary pause for pregnant women and children, and advocates scientific debate over institutional deference. Synopsis Dr. Jean St-Arnaud, a retired family physician with an obstetrics background and long-standing commitment to social medicine, testified about his professional journey and evolving views during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially accepting what he described as the prevailing scientific consensus, he received three vaccine doses and later contracted a mild Omicron infection. His perspective shifted following discussions with his unvaccinated daughter and participation in a demonstration organized by physicians and scientists calling for a moratorium on vaccinating pregnant women and children under the precautionary principle. He co-signed a letter to the Collège des médecins requesting reconsideration of these policies and later testified before the College, which responded by deferring to Public Health authorities rather than engaging in scientific debate. Drawing on his experience reforming childbirth practices in the 1970s—where he helped move from a uniform surgical model to individualized birthing rooms—he argued that medical consensus can evolve and should remain open to questioning. He reported hearing from individuals within his community about menstrual disorders, shingles, blood clot events, and conflicting medical advice for immunosuppressed patients following vaccination. Although he personally experienced no adverse reactions, he stated that these reports raised concerns about fertility implications and the adequacy of safety data, particularly for vulnerable populations. He also described personal impacts of vaccine passport policies, including accompanying his grandson to events because his unvaccinated daughter was excluded. He expressed disappointment in mainstream media coverage and institutional silence, stating that public discourse had become polarized and punitive. Concluding his testimony, he called for a ceasefire in public debate, advocating a transition from a “blame approach” to a “learning approach” grounded in humility, open scientific discussion, and restoration of social cohesion. 🔎 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 early treatment advocacy, hydroxychloroquine support, ivermectin support, quercetin zinc protocol, vitamin D promotion, mask safety testing claim, carbon dioxide levels, Occupational Health regulations, pediatric vaccine opposition, myocarditis allegation, Freedom Convoy involvement, Canadians for Truth organization, media censorship allegations, criminal negligence claims, vaccine mandate refusal Included in the Report: Mr. Joseph Bourgault Business Executive Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-126 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 Advocacy for early COVID-19 therapeutics, opposition to mask mandates and pediatric vaccination, and allegations of institutional suppression and negligence. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan manufacturing executive alleges suppression of early COVID-19 treatments, unsafe mask mandates, and wrongful promotion of pediatric mRNA vaccination. Synopsis Joseph Bourgault, president and CEO of F.P. Bourgault Tillage Tools and co-founder of Canadians for Truth, Freedom and Justice, testified regarding his opposition to COVID-19 public health measures. He described assisting organizers during the Ottawa Freedom Convoy and characterized the protest as peaceful and lawful. Drawing on his background in business leadership and personal health research, he stated that early outpatient treatments such as hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, quercetin with zinc, and vitamin D were effective and were intentionally suppressed, resulting in preventable deaths. He alleged that governments, regulatory bodies, and media organizations participated in coordinated suppression of therapeutic options. Bourgault testified that his organization published protocols and reports advocating early treatment and opposing pediatric mRNA vaccination. He cited federal statistics indicating low pediatric mortality from COVID-19 and argued that the risks of vaccination outweighed the benefits for children. He asserted that provincial officials were warned through a formal risk analysis submission. He further alleged that adverse event reporting systems and myocarditis data indicated significant vaccine-related harm, and characterized the rollout as negligent. In addition, Bourgault described conducting workplace carbon dioxide and oxygen measurements behind various masks, asserting that mask use resulted in elevated carbon dioxide levels and reduced oxygen levels inconsistent with occupational health standards. He stated that his company did not impose vaccine mandates and reported no COVID-related deaths among employees. He concluded by calling for political accountability, institutional reform, and the election of leaders committed to truth, individual liberty, and informed consent principles. 🔎 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 CERB labour disincentive, government assistance duration, employee shortages, workplace division over vaccination, supply chain disruption, lumber price surge, cross-border trucking mandate, driver shortages, PPE procurement favoritism claim, partisan contract allocation allegation, red tape burden, policy inconsistency across jurisdictions, healthcare system delays impact, CRA source deduction deferral, lack of business consultation Included in the Report: Ms. Catherine Swift Business Association Executive and Economist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-043 Hearing Toronto Ontario Date: March 30, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Impact of COVID-19 government policies on small and medium-sized businesses, including labour distortion, supply chain disruption, and policy inconsistency. One Line Summary Business leader Catherine Swift testified that COVID-era policies distorted labour markets, disrupted supply chains, and imposed inconsistent, partisan, and burdensome regulations on Canadian businesses. Synopsis Catherine Swift testified as President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, reporting findings from a survey of approximately 23 primarily small and medium-sized businesses. She stated that the most common issue was labour disruption caused by government income support programs, which she said discouraged employees from returning to work and created staffing shortages. She further testified that prolonged and loosely qualified benefit programs created workplace strain, including division between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, and made hiring difficult as businesses competed with government payments. She identified supply chain disruption as a second major issue, citing dramatic cost increases in materials such as lumber and steel, as well as shortages of PPE and transportation services. She testified that cross-border vaccination requirements for truck drivers significantly reduced available drivers, increasing shipping costs and disrupting trade. She also described what she characterized as partisan procurement decisions, alleging that certain government contracts for PPE manufacturing favoured politically connected firms rather than existing capable manufacturers. Swift further testified that businesses faced inconsistent rules across jurisdictions, excessive red tape, and limited consultation from government. She described burdensome daily reporting requirements, sudden regulatory changes without notice, and healthcare system disruptions that indirectly affected businesses. In her view, governments relied on top-down policymaking without meaningful engagement with business stakeholders and failed to coordinate policies across federal, provincial, and municipal levels, resulting in unnecessary economic harm. 🔎 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 family estrangement, miscarriage, stillbirth concerns, vaccine injury belief, essential worker, mask mandate, medical exemption denial, hospital restrictions, church division, elderly facility lockdown, Freedom Convoy, vaccine side effects, pregnancy loss, social ostracism, community conflict Included in the Report: Mr. Brandon Pringle Retail Worker Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-111 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 Family estrangement, miscarriage, and community conflict attributed to COVID-19 mandates and vaccination. One Line Summary An Alberta grocery worker describes family breakdown, pregnancy losses, and community conflict he associates with COVID-19 mandates and vaccination. Synopsis Brandon Pringle, an Alberta grocery store employee, testified about his experiences as an essential worker during COVID-19, including mandatory masking despite migraines and denial of a medical exemption. He described workplace anxiety, public hostility toward unvaccinated individuals, and broader social pressures surrounding vaccination. He and his wife opposed mandates on religious and personal freedom grounds, which led to tension within their family. Pringle detailed a breakdown in his relationship with his daughter and son-in-law after disagreements over mandates and vaccination. He stated that he and his wife were not permitted to see their grandson for several months and later learned their daughter had experienced a miscarriage at approximately two months’ gestation. He attributed the loss to vaccination, although he acknowledged no medical confirmation and stated that the topic could not be discussed within the family. He further reported that his daughter experienced dizziness and other symptoms following vaccination, which he believes were unacknowledged vaccine injuries. He also described a subsequent pregnancy loss involving his daughter-in-law, community divisions within his church, restricted access to his elderly mother-in-law in a care facility, and incidents of public hostility related to mask compliance. Pringle characterized his family relationships as strained and “fake,” stating that conversations about vaccination or potential causation of pregnancy loss are avoided to preserve contact with his children and grandchildren. 🔎 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 mask mandate enforcement, chiropractic licence suspension threat, Alberta Health Services complaint, College of Chiropractors Alberta, medical mask exemption, professional misconduct ruling, regulatory conditions, COVID screening requirements, informed consent concerns, disciplinary tribunal hearing, expert witness testimony, government mandate challenge, practice closure order, ungovernable designation, healthcare regulation Included in the Report: Dr. Curtis Wall DC Chiropractor Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-176 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 27, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Professional discipline and licence restrictions imposed for non-compliance with COVID-19 masking directives. One Line Summary Alberta chiropractor testifies about disciplinary action, practice closure, and a misconduct ruling after refusing to comply with COVID-19 masking directives. Synopsis Dr. Curtis Wall, a chiropractor with 26 years of practice in Alberta, testified that in 2020 he stopped wearing a mask in his clinic due to anxiety, claustrophobia, and difficulty concentrating while masked. After an anonymous complaint, Alberta Health Services and the College of Chiropractors of Alberta initiated disciplinary proceedings, including a threatened suspension of his licence. He retained legal counsel and later obtained a medical mask exemption from a physician. In December 2020, health inspectors issued a closure order on his clinic, requiring compliance with a relaunch template that included installing a Plexiglass barrier and implementing additional screening measures. Although his licence was not suspended, the College imposed ongoing conditions on his practice in January 2021, including obtaining written patient consent acknowledging his mask exemption and continued COVID-19 pre-screening requirements. These conditions remained in effect as of April 2023. A disciplinary hearing spanning eight days concluded with a tribunal finding him guilty of professional misconduct in early 2023. The decision characterized him as “ungovernable” for repeatedly challenging public health directives. Dr. Wall testified that the process was financially and emotionally stressful, estimated that the College spent over half a million dollars on the proceedings, and expressed concern about regulatory bodies enforcing policies without adequately considering evidence or informed consent principles. 🔎 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 Administrative state doctrine, delegation of legislative power, judicial deference, discretion to define public good, Charter section 1 limits, Charter section 7 security of person, vaccine passport legality, indirect coercion argument, judicial notice concerns, mootness doctrine, non-delegation doctrine proposal, separation of powers erosion, policy vs operational liability, freedom of speech principle, equality rights reinterpretation Included in the Report: Mr. Bruce Pardy LLM Law Professor Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-041 Hearing Toronto Ontario Date: March 30, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic How delegation, judicial deference, and Charter interpretation enabled expansion of the administrative state during COVID-19. One Line Summary Law professor Bruce Pardy testified that COVID measures succeeded legally because courts deferred to an expanded administrative state and the Charter now facilitates rather than restrains that structure. Synopsis Dr. Bruce Pardy testified that the primary legal reason COVID measures survived court challenges was the long-standing expansion of the administrative state, characterized by legislative delegation of rulemaking authority to executive officials, judicial deference to administrative expertise, and broad discretion to define the public good. He argued that this structural evolution, rather than the specific merits of masking, lockdowns, or vaccines, explains why courts upheld most pandemic measures. In his view, once officials are accepted as having authority to determine the public good, judicial review largely affirms their decisions. He further testified that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms did not meaningfully restrain this expansion. He explained that indirect coercive mechanisms—such as vaccine passports and employment consequences—avoided direct violations of Section 7 bodily autonomy protections. He highlighted the broad “reasonable limits” clause in Section 1, judicial deference to public health expertise, and instances where courts took judicial notice of vaccine safety and efficacy. He characterized the Charter as increasingly functioning as a legitimizing instrument for state intervention rather than a barrier against it. Pardy proposed that meaningful reform would require reconsidering delegation standards through a non-delegation doctrine, restoring clearer separation of powers, and re-evaluating how courts apply deference and mootness. He argued that policy decisions of government are largely insulated from liability, creating a disconnect between authority and accountability. In his view, the pandemic revealed not merely flawed policies but a structural constitutional evolution that prioritizes managerial governance over individual autonomy. 🔎 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 healthcare worker mandate, chronic kidney disease, IgA nephropathy flare, gross hematuria, proteinuria symptoms, kidney biopsy findings, immunosuppressant therapy, prednisone treatment, Vaccine Injury Support Program, adverse event reporting, Ministry of Health review, GFR decline, dialysis risk, transplant risk, appeal process delay Included in the Report: Ms. Kimberly Warren Hospital Administrative Staff Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-293 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 Severe kidney injury following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, reporting to public health authorities, and dispute with the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program regarding compensation and medical findings. One Line Summary Kimberly Warren testified that after three COVID-19 vaccine doses she developed a severe IgA nephropathy flare leading to permanent kidney damage and an ongoing appeal with the Vaccine Injury Support Program. Synopsis Kimberly Warren, a hospital administrative employee working in multiple Ontario healthcare facilities, testified that she received three mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021, initially due to employment mandates and later following strong internal encouragement for a booster. She stated that she had pre-existing chronic kidney disease but was not advised of specific risks or asked about pre-existing conditions at the time of vaccination. Within 48–72 hours of her booster dose, she developed hematuria, proteinuria, severe pain, and was subsequently hospitalized under the direction of her nephrologist. She testified that she was diagnosed with a flare of IgA nephropathy with cellular crescents and necrotizing lesions confirmed by kidney biopsy. She reported requiring high-dose immunosuppressive therapy and described her condition as permanent, with ongoing gross hematuria, proteinuria, and significantly reduced kidney function. She stated that her glomerular filtration rate declined substantially following vaccination and that further doses could result in dialysis and transplant. Warren testified that her physicians reported the event as an adverse event following immunization to public health authorities and supported her application to the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program. She stated that the program’s medical review acknowledged a plausible causal association between vaccination and her kidney flare but included statements she characterized as inaccurate regarding her treatment and disease progression. She further testified that her compensation claim is currently under appeal due to pending medical review, and she expressed concern about public health recommendations suggesting no change to her immunization schedule despite ongoing kidney impairment. 🔎 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 Moderna vaccination, dermatological reaction onset, full-body burning sensation, emergency room delay, lack of family doctor, Dupixent treatment, long-term injection therapy, medical dismissal claims, Quebec healthcare access, Ontario specialist referral, compensation paperwork refusal, media outreach, Morocco medical consultations, alleged vaccine injury, chronic inflammatory condition Included in the Report: Mr. M Tisir Otahbachi Gig Worker Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-270 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 17, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Severe dermatological reaction following COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent challenges accessing medical care and recognition One Line Summary M Tisir Otahbachi testified that he developed a severe chronic skin reaction after Moderna vaccination and faced prolonged difficulty obtaining medical acknowledgment and treatment. Synopsis M Tisir Otahbachi testified that he received two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in July and August 2021, after which he developed a progressively worsening dermatological condition beginning with a blister on his hand and expanding to most of his body. He described intense burning sensations, inability to shower normally for extended periods, and eventual inability to continue working as a mover and rideshare driver. He stated that his symptoms began approximately ten days after his first dose and intensified following the second dose. He testified that he experienced significant difficulty accessing medical care in Quebec, including extended emergency room wait times and an inability to secure a family physician. He stated that several physicians dismissed a possible connection to vaccination, while one Ottawa-based specialist told him the condition was likely vaccine-related and initiated treatment with Dupixent injections twice monthly. He reported that the medication provides temporary relief but does not resolve the condition and may be required long term or permanently. Otahbachi further stated that some physicians declined to sign documentation related to compensation, citing concerns about professional repercussions. He reported traveling to Ontario and later to Morocco in search of additional medical opinions, which he said confirmed the chronic nature of his condition. He concluded by expressing concern about healthcare system access, physician availability, and what he described as reluctance to attribute adverse reactions to vaccination. 🔎 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 Phase III trial, randomized controlled trial critique, relative versus absolute risk, natural immunity comparison, surrogate endpoint validity, transmission not tested, crossover unblinding issue, severe adverse events increase, all-cause mortality concern, reactogenicity reporting, gene therapy classification, regulatory capture allegation, conflict of interest analysis, adaptive trial design, safety testing limitations Included in the Report: Ms. Deanna McLeod Medical Research Analyst Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-048 Hearing Vancouver British Columbia Date: May 2, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Critical analysis of Pfizer’s Phase III mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trial design, data reporting practices, safety outcomes, and regulatory oversight. One Line Summary Medical research analyst argues Pfizer’s Phase III trial overstated efficacy, minimized safety signals, and was influenced by financial and regulatory conflicts. Synopsis Deanna McLeod, founder of a medical research analysis firm, presented a detailed critique of Pfizer’s Phase III mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trial, focusing on trial design, data interpretation, and regulatory context. She testified that the trial was industry-sponsored and conducted among healthy participants rather than high-risk populations, measured outcomes at a single early time point, and did not evaluate transmission. She argued that the trial compared vaccination to placebo rather than to natural immunity, despite prior evidence suggesting comparable immune responses, and relied on surrogate markers without validated correlates of protection. McLeod further testified that efficacy was presented using relative risk reductions rather than absolute risk reductions, which she stated substantially reduced the apparent benefit. She described cohort pooling and early unblinding with crossover of placebo recipients as design choices that limited long-term safety evaluation. She highlighted reported increases in severe adverse events in the vaccine arm compared to placebo, differences in serious adverse events, and a numerical imbalance in deaths, including cardiovascular deaths, which she characterized as safety signals warranting further investigation. She also raised concerns about abbreviated safety testing for a novel gene-based platform, including the absence of standard preclinical evaluations for carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and long-term effects. McLeod described the broader regulatory environment as influenced by global funding networks and industry partnerships, asserting that regulatory authorities failed to adequately scrutinize the data. She concluded that, in her opinion, the trial did not demonstrate sufficient efficacy relative to risk and did not meet standards necessary to justify mass vaccination policies. 🔎 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.