Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript mRNA quantity claims, DNA contamination allegation, lipid nanoparticle toxicity, pregnancy loss statistics claim, myocarditis mechanism theory, negative vaccine efficacy claim, Cleveland Clinic study reference, innate immunity disruption, gain-of-function allegation, EcoHealth Alliance claim, Department of Defense involvement, Acuitas Therapeutics royalties, excess mortality assertion, turbo cancer claim, World Economic Forum allegation Included in the Report: Dr. Christopher Shoemaker MD Physician Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-285 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 Allegations that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are immunotoxic, harmful to pregnancy and fertility, and part of a coordinated global program involving regulatory and military actors One Line Summary Dr. Christopher Shoemaker testified that COVID-19 vaccines are immunotoxic, linked to pregnancy loss and excess mortality, and developed through coordinated military and global institutional efforts. Synopsis Dr. Christopher Shoemaker, an Ontario physician with more than four decades of clinical experience, testified that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are immunotoxic and fundamentally different from traditional vaccines. He asserted that each injection delivers tens of trillions of mRNA strands, along with DNA contamination, leading to widespread spike protein production in body tissues. He described a mechanism in which the immune system attacks spike-producing cells, contributing to myocarditis, organ inflammation, and autoimmune reactions. He further stated that lipid nanoparticle carriers distribute genetic material to reproductive organs and the brain, alleging animal toxicity and inadequate safety testing prior to rollout. He testified that vaccination during pregnancy violated long-standing medical principles, citing post-marketing Pfizer data that he interpreted as showing high rates of fetal loss, along with additional hospital-based reports of elevated miscarriage and stillbirth rates. He also referenced a Cleveland Clinic staff study, asserting that higher numbers of vaccine doses correlated with increased COVID-19 infection rates, which he described as negative efficacy. He characterized the vaccines as failing to prevent transmission and as worsening immune outcomes. Dr. Shoemaker further alleged that gain-of-function research and vaccine development involved U.S. military and international coordination, naming organizations such as EcoHealth Alliance, the World Health Organization, the World Economic Forum, and philanthropic foundations as part of what he termed an “unelected-person-control-entity.” He concluded by asserting that excess mortality and aggressive cancer progression are emerging consequences of vaccination and called on physicians worldwide to refuse further administration of the vaccines. 🔎 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 Canadian Armed Forces, Military Physician, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health Crisis, Anxiety, Depression, Social Determinants of Health, Military Family Stress, Travel Restrictions, Isolation, Military Spouses, Military Children, Personnel Crisis, Recruitment and Retention, Operational Readiness, Emergency Department Experience, Lack of COVID Patient Surge, Age-Based Risk Recognition, Vaccine Mandate (Fall 2021), Exemption Stress, Empathy in Medicine Included in the Report: Dr. Matthew Tucker MD Family and Emergency Physician Expert (Clinical Practice & Military Context) Witness ID: NCI-W-027 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 Mental Health Impact of COVID Restrictions on Military Personnel and Families One Line Summary Military family physician Dr. Matthew Tucker testified that COVID restrictions significantly worsened anxiety and depression among Canadian Armed Forces members and families, contributing to operational strain and personnel loss. Synopsis Dr. Matthew Tucker testified that he is a family and emergency medicine physician in Nova Scotia and served 21 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including nearly 10 years as a military doctor. He continues to work as a civilian physician for the military and previously worked part-time in a civilian emergency department during the pandemic. His testimony focused on what he described as a marked increase in anxiety and depression among military personnel over the past several years. He stated that mental health concerns became a dominant theme in his clinical practice during the COVID period, describing symptoms such as insomnia, low mood, low energy, fear of public interaction, and inability to cope with evolving work demands. He attributed much of this increase to the stresses associated with COVID restrictions, including travel limitations, isolation requirements, erratic work schedules, and separation from family support networks. He emphasized that military families are uniquely affected by mobility, frequent relocations, and distance from extended family. He described how lockdowns and interprovincial travel restrictions intensified stress for spouses and children, particularly when community activities and support systems were shut down. He testified that children presented with behavioral and anxiety-related concerns during this period. Dr. Tucker stated that rising mental health issues contributed to a broader personnel crisis within the military, with members becoming unfit for duty or leaving service, potentially affecting operational readiness. He noted that while some improvement occurred as restrictions lifted, certain individuals did not recover and continued to experience significant psychological effects. Regarding his emergency department experience, Dr. Tucker testified that from 2020 through 2021 he did not encounter a surge of COVID patients and did not treat a COVID-positive patient until January 2022. He stated that age-related risk stratification became clearer later in 2020. When asked about vaccine mandates, he confirmed that the Canadian Armed Forces mandated vaccination in the fall of 2021. He stated that members who were denied medical or religious exemptions experienced increased stress. In closing, he emphasized that patients should never be belittled or dehumanized for medical choices or anxieties and stated that professional empathy is essential in medical practice. 🔎 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 July 2021, Exertion Syncope Episodes, Basketball Collapse Incident, Loss of Consciousness, Tingling Sensation, Vision Loss Episodes, Three-Month Onset Delay, Reduced Work Capacity, Iron Bar Surveying, Sledgehammer Strain Limitation, From 12 Bars To 3, Overexertion Regulation, Side Effect Reporting Attempt, Medical Distrust, Partial Vaccination Stigma Included in the Report: Mr. Steven Kiedyk Land Surveyor Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-108 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 onset of recurrent exertion-related blackouts approximately three months after a Pfizer vaccination, resulting in reduced physical capacity and ongoing occupational impairment. One Line Summary Land surveyor Steven Kiedyk testified that about three months after receiving one Pfizer shot, he began experiencing exertion-related blackouts that significantly reduced his physical work capacity. Synopsis Steven Kiedyk testified that he has worked as a land surveyor since 2007 and was physically active prior to vaccination, regularly attending the gym and completing a marathon in 2019. At age 35, he described himself as healthy with no prior medical conditions. Although initially reluctant to vaccinate, he received one Pfizer dose in early July 2021 due to social pressure and exclusion from normal activities. He did not receive a second dose. In the second week of October 2021, while playing recreational basketball, he suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed. He testified that since that event he has experienced repeated episodes of vision loss, tingling sensations, and near-blackouts triggered by physical exertion. In the early months, these episodes reportedly occurred up to three times per day. He stated that while they may have slightly improved, he now carefully regulates physical strain to avoid collapse. Kiedyk explained that his work requires driving three-foot iron survey bars into the ground with a sledgehammer to mark property corners. Prior to October 2021, he could install approximately 12 bars per day; afterward, his capacity dropped to three to five bars due to fatigue and the need for frequent breaks. He has not sought medical evaluation, citing loss of trust in the medical system, but did attempt to report his side effects through an online reporting form. He testified that his symptoms remain ongoing and materially impact both his work performance and daily life. 🔎 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 protest organizer, Charter rights challenge, gathering restriction fines, ticket appeals, COVID hospitalization, ventilator refusal, Ontario transfer dispute, meropenem treatment, lung blood clots, long-term lung damage, ivermectin request denial, hospital policy concerns, unvaccinated status, visitation restrictions, constitutional amendment proposal Included in the Report: Mr. Mark Friesen Political Activist Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-125 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 Protest-related fines, hospitalization with COVID-19, interprovincial transfer, and concerns regarding medical treatment and Charter rights. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan protest organizer recounts fines for public gatherings, severe COVID-19 hospitalization and transfer to Ontario, and constitutional concerns about Charter limitations. Synopsis Mark Friesen testified that he organized and promoted protests in Saskatchewan beginning in June 2020 in opposition to COVID-19 mandates, which he viewed as unjustified limitations on Charter rights. He stated that he received multiple fines totaling thousands of dollars for alleged violations of gathering restrictions, and that some fines were increased during court proceedings. He characterized the enforcement and judicial responses as failures to demonstrably justify limitations under Section 1 of the Charter and argued that a significant portion of Canadians lacked political representation during the pandemic. In September 2021, after attending a political event during a federal election campaign, Friesen contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized with severe respiratory distress. He described initially refusing ventilation, later being placed in a medically induced coma, and developing large blood clots in his lungs. He testified that a physician informed his wife that a decision to transfer him to Ontario was made for reasons unrelated to his medical condition. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, where he reported receiving stronger antibiotic treatment and blood thinners, which he believes could have been administered earlier in Saskatchewan. Friesen stated that he spent approximately five weeks in a coma and continues to experience reduced lung capacity due to scarring and fibrosis. He expressed the view that early treatments such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine were not made available and that political considerations influenced aspects of his care. He concluded by advocating for constitutional amendments to recognize rights as derived from the will of the people and to limit governmental authority to suspend Charter protections during emergencies. 🔎 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.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript CN Rail mandate, union representation dispute, natural immunity claim, vaccine refusal termination, held out of service, Canada Industrial Relations Board complaint, human rights complaint, EI denial misconduct, seven-month income loss, return to work reinstatement, antibody testing restriction, Saskatchewan Health Authority response, safety-critical position stress, Faster Together program, institutional trust erosion Included in the Report: Ms. Cindy Stevenson Railway Worker Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-128 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 Employment suspension and subsequent resignation following refusal to comply with CN Rail’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate and lack of union support. One Line Summary A CN Rail employee describes being held out of service for seven months after refusing vaccination, unsuccessful legal complaints, and eventual resignation due to loss of trust. Synopsis Cindy Stevenson testified that she was held out of service in November 2021 after refusing CN Rail’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. She stated that she had recently recovered from COVID-19 and raised concerns about vaccine safety, citing adverse event reporting data and natural immunity research. She contacted both her employer and union seeking accommodation and representation, but testified that she received no substantive response beyond being advised to comply with the mandate to avoid consequences. She was not offered a testing alternative and was removed from active duty. Stevenson filed a complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board alleging unfair representation by her union, which was dismissed. She subsequently filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission and applied for Employment Insurance, which was denied on the basis of misconduct. She testified that she remained out of work for approximately seven months before returning in June 2022 after federal mandates were suspended, though she stated that the employer indicated the mandate could be reinstated. She reported incurring legal costs and losing seven months of income. She later resigned in March 2023, citing emotional distress, workplace resentment, and concerns about safety and trust within the organization. Stevenson also testified about unsuccessful attempts to obtain natural antibody testing through public healthcare providers and expressed concerns about institutional transparency and accountability. She stated that the experience significantly affected her family’s trust in public institutions, healthcare systems, and government leadership. 🔎 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 OPG vaccine mandate, vaccination status disclosure requirement, unpaid leave six weeks, termination December 29 2021, industry-wide employment ban, trespass notice OPG property, freedom rally attendance discipline, remote work accommodation refusal, medical autonomy objection, union involvement, nuclear safety project coordination, Fukushima safety upgrades, pension and benefits loss, contractor ineligibility clause, income reduction one-third Included in the Report: Mr. Jason Kurz Nuclear Work Control Team Leader Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-073 Hearing Toronto Ontario Date: April 1, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Termination from Ontario Power Generation for refusing vaccination disclosure and testing compliance, including industry-wide employment ban and trespass notice. One Line Summary Nuclear work control leader Jason Kurz testified that he was terminated by Ontario Power Generation for refusing vaccination disclosure and testing, barred from all OPG and contractor work, and forced to restart his career at significantly reduced income. Synopsis Jason Kurz testified that he worked for over 16 years in the nuclear industry at Darlington Nuclear Generation Station, progressing from electrician to instrumentation and control technician and ultimately to Work Control Team Leader within Ontario Power Generation’s Projects and Modifications Organization. His role coordinated complex safety upgrades implemented while reactors were operating, many linked to post-Fukushima safety improvements. He began the position remotely and performed it successfully from home before workforce reintegration policies were introduced. He testified that OPG implemented a COVID policy requiring employees to disclose vaccination status and, if unvaccinated or unwilling to disclose, undergo regular testing. Kurz objected on the basis that the employer lacked authority to mandate medical procedures not contained in his original employment contract. After being placed on six weeks of unpaid leave, he was terminated on December 29, 2021. He further testified that prior to termination he was confronted about attending freedom rallies and directed to cease such participation, after which he was assigned to full-time remote work. He believes this involvement contributed to being singled out. Kurz stated that his termination letter included an unusual provision barring him not only from OPG employment but also from working for any vendor or contractor performing work for OPG, along with a trespass notice prohibiting entry onto OPG property. He testified that this effectively ended his nuclear industry career despite his specialized qualifications. Financially, he reported losing a high-paying position with pension and benefits and returning to work as an electrician at approximately one-third of his prior income. He also described the impact on his children’s educational and career plans, particularly in the nuclear field. 🔎 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 childcare employment loss, mask mandate opposition, autistic child regression claim, public health orders, rally participation, self-isolation requirement, protest organizing, Provincial Offences Act, breach arrest, mask exemption dispute, Shoppers Drug Mart incident, bail conditions, solitary confinement, media activism, gathering tickets Included in the Report: Mr. Todd McDougall Childcare Worker Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-118 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 Employment departure, protest involvement, and repeated arrests related to opposition to COVID-19 public health orders in Manitoba. One Line Summary A longtime Winnipeg childcare worker describes leaving his job over mask policies and being repeatedly ticketed and arrested for protest-related public health order violations. Synopsis Todd McDougall testified that after 13 years working at a Winnipeg childcare centre, he became increasingly opposed to masking policies implemented in late 2020. He described concerns about the effects of masks and cohort restrictions on children, including what he characterized as regression in an autistic child who he believed was affected by reduced facial visibility. He stated that disagreements with management over enforcement of masking and public health measures, combined with his participation in rallies, led to escalating conflict and ultimately the end of his employment. McDougall explained that he began attending and later organizing rallies opposing public health orders, initially documenting events through his platform, Winnipeg Alternative Media. He reported receiving approximately 10 or 11 tickets for outdoor gathering violations and a mask-related offence. He was arrested in May 2021 under The Provincial Offences Act for allegedly continuing to participate in prohibited gatherings and was detained for approximately 24 hours on two separate occasions. He further described a second arrest related to an alleged breach of bail conditions after entering a retail store without a mask while claiming exemption status. He testified that he spent time in custody, including a period in solitary confinement, and characterized the enforcement of public health measures as excessive. Following his departure from childcare, he stated that he transitioned to work at a seed plant and continued involvement in activism and media activities. 🔎 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 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 healthcare worker termination, vaccine mandate suspension, willful misconduct designation, employment insurance denial, workplace bullying allegation, managerial coercion incident, natural immunity argument, antibody exemption request denied, doctor license fear statement, social ostracism experience, surrogate rejection over vaccine status, informed consent concern, rushed vaccine rollout critique, inconsistent government directives, lockdown effectiveness skepticism Included in the Report: Mr. Oliver Kennedy Recreational Therapist Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-045 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 Termination, social ostracism, and denial of employment insurance following refusal of COVID-19 vaccination mandate. One Line Summary Recreational therapist Oliver Kennedy testified that he was suspended and terminated for refusing vaccination, denied employment insurance, socially ostracized, and unable to obtain a medical exemption despite recovering from COVID-19. Synopsis Oliver Kennedy testified that after nearly 20 years working as a recreational therapist in a healthcare setting, he was suspended in December 2021 and later terminated in early 2022 for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He stated that his hesitancy stemmed from concerns about the speed of vaccine development and lack of accessible data to support informed consent. He described workplace hostility, including comments from coworkers blaming the unvaccinated for the pandemic and an incident in which his supervisor publicly shouted at him to get vaccinated despite previously assuring staff there would be no coercion. Following his termination for “willful misconduct,” Kennedy testified that he applied for employment insurance but was denied benefits on the basis that his refusal to vaccinate limited his employability. He appealed multiple times and was awaiting a tribunal decision at the time of testimony. He also described contracting and recovering from COVID-19 during his suspension and requesting a medical note acknowledging natural immunity, which he said his doctor declined to provide due to fear of professional repercussions. Kennedy further testified that his decision not to vaccinate led to severe social consequences, including estrangement from friends and temporary family division. He described losing surrogate matches during efforts to start a family because of his vaccination status and characterized public messaging as divisive. He concluded that government responses lacked coordination, suppressed alternative viewpoints, and caused significant personal and societal 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 Cobourg beach closure, shoreline civil disobedience, $880 trespass fine threat, arrest for refusing ID, riparian property rights claim, municipal bylaw authority challenge, construction shutdown impact, hydrovac business collapse, ineligible business grants, rent-to-own equipment loss, vaccine disclosure refusal, Code M ROE designation, EI ineligibility claim, childcare loss after job termination, ongoing financial instability Included in the Report: Ms. Tamara Ugolini Journalist and Small Business Owner Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-058 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 Testimony regarding municipal beach closure enforcement, arrest for shoreline access, business loss due to lockdowns, and employment termination over vaccine disclosure refusal. One Line Summary Journalist and mother Tamara Ugolini testified that municipal shoreline closures led to her arrest, lockdowns destroyed her family’s construction business, and vaccine mandates later resulted in her husband’s job loss and financial instability. Synopsis Tamara Ugolini testified that in early spring 2020 she was approached by police while at Pebble Beach in Cobourg with her children during outdoor gathering restrictions. Later, after repeated municipal closures of beaches and green spaces that she believed exceeded provincial guidelines, she researched property boundaries and determined that portions of shoreline and adjacent water were not owned by the municipality. In June 2020 she intentionally walked the shoreline in what she described as an act of civil disobedience. She refused to identify herself to receive an $880 COVID-related trespass fine, was arrested, handcuffed, detained, fingerprinted, and held in a jail cell for approximately ninety minutes. Ugolini testified that her family had launched a hydrovac excavation business in late 2019 after remortgaging their home and consolidating debt under a five-year financial plan. In April 2020, provincial construction restrictions halted subcontracted work, eliminating revenue while overhead costs remained approximately $20,000 per month. By June 2020 they were forced to surrender a half-million-dollar rent-to-own vehicle and close the business. She stated they were ineligible for government business grants because they lacked a full year of tax returns and described ripple effects on other workers and commission-based suppliers. Her husband later secured employment in the same industry but was terminated in October 2021 after refusing to disclose his vaccination status. She testified that his Record of Employment listed noncompliance with a workplace safety policy, making him ineligible for government assistance. As a result, she returned to full-time work while caring for a newborn and multiple children, and the family withdrew their children from private Montessori schooling due to financial strain. She concluded that the economic and social consequences of pandemic policies continue to affect their family’s stability and childcare security. 🔎 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 April June 2021, autoimmune reaction symptoms, tachycardia POTS diagnosis, post-menopausal bleeding, edema rapid weight gain, bilateral tendonitis ultrasound, photophobia sunglasses indoors, chronic pain syndrome, cognitive brain fog, hearing loss onset, Ménière’s diagnosis, Addison’s disease diagnosis, Health Canada claim process, medical dismissal allegation, long COVID dispute Included in the Report: Mr. Patrica Leidl Communications Executive Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-213 Hearing Vancouver British Columbia Date: May 4, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Severe multi-system health decline following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and alleged dismissal of vaccine injury by medical professionals. One Line Summary Former WHO communications executive describes acute systemic symptoms beginning nine days after second Pfizer dose and ongoing disability with disputed medical recognition. Synopsis Patricia Leidl testified that she received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in April and June 2021 in order to meet international travel requirements for prospective employment. She stated that the first dose was uneventful, but nine days after the second dose she experienced sudden onset of severe symptoms, including bilateral Achilles tendon pain, tachycardia, intense headaches, photophobia, respiratory difficulty, tremors, widespread edema, post-menopausal menstrual bleeding, and systemic pain. She described rapid weight gain from approximately 125 to 180 pounds due to swelling and reported repeated emergency visits where laboratory results were deemed normal and her symptoms were characterized as psychological. Leidl testified that her condition progressed to include postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), bilateral tendonitis confirmed by ultrasound, chronic pain, cognitive impairment described as “brain fog,” vertigo, balance instability, gastrointestinal complications requiring gallbladder removal, episodic rash, and more recently hearing loss. She reported subsequent diagnoses of Addison’s disease and Ménière’s disease and stated that she now requires cortisone treatment and holds a disability parking permit. She indicated that she is unable to work and can walk only short distances compared to her previous routine of hiking 15–20 kilometres per day. She further testified that attempts to file vaccine injury reports were delayed or resisted by physicians, that one internist attributed her condition to long COVID despite her statement that she had never contracted COVID-19, and that she experienced dismissal and humiliation when presenting to emergency departments. She described social isolation, emotional distress, and financial hardship resulting from her condition. In closing, she read a written statement expressing belief that vaccine-related harms were known but unacknowledged and called for accountability and redress. 🔎 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.