Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Data Analysis, Vaccine Safety, Adverse Events, Pfizer Trial Data, Health Canada Reporting, Vaccine Effectiveness, Hospitalization Rates, Mortality Statistics, Risk Ratios, Public Health Data Transparency Included in the Report: Dr. Stephen Bate DDS Dentist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-006 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 Statistical Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data One Line Summary Dr. Stephen Bate testified regarding his statistical analysis of vaccine safety data, adverse event reporting, and government claims about vaccine effectiveness. Synopsis Dr. Stephen Bate, a retired dentist with a strong background in mathematics and data analysis, testified regarding his independent statistical review of vaccine safety and effectiveness data. He examined Pfizer clinical trial documents, reported adverse event outcomes, and Health Canada safety reports, highlighting discrepancies and revisions in published figures over time. He analyzed publicly reported hospitalization and mortality ratios by vaccination status and questioned how those risk comparisons were calculated and presented. His testimony focused on statistical methodology, data transparency, and the interpretation of vaccine safety and effectiveness metrics. 🔎 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 17, 2023 Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Main Topic Purpose and Need for the NCI The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was established in response to growing public concerns over the Canadian government’s handling of the COVID-19 event. As the COVID-19 emergency measures unfolded, questions arose regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of the measures implemented, including lockdowns, mandates, and the deployment of COVID-19 “vaccines.” These concerns fuelled the need for a thorough examination of the impact these policies had on health, the economy, on society and civil liberties. The NCI, conceived as an independent and citizen led initiative, sought to comprehensively investigate these issues. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for individuals and experts to share their experiences, insights, and evidence, in order to uncover the truth, hold authorities accountable, and improve future public health responses. On November 28, 2023, the NCI Commissioners released their comprehensive final report, titled Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada . A year later, on November 28, 2024, a supplemental report was issued as part of the NCI’s ongoing efforts to address new and emerging concerns related to the COVID-19 investigation. Having completed its original mandate of investigating the appropriateness and efficacy of the COVID-19 measures, the NCI expanded its focus. After consulting with a broad range of Canadians, the NCI recognized a significant public concern regarding the current state of children's safety in Canada. Consequently, the NCI undertook a new investigation specifically aimed at evaluating and safeguarding the well-being of children across the country. One Line Summary Heading 2 Synopsis Heading 2

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. Truro, Nova Scotia Hearings Witness Testimony Archive March 16 –18, 2023 Day 1 : March 16, 2023 Truro Day One: Full Day Testimony Public Health Response and Clinical Management of COVID-19 Hospital Protocols and Patient Care During COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Impact on Healthcare Employment Workplace Vaccine Mandate and Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Diagnosis COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Early Treatment Protocols Freedom of Information Requests and Government COVID Data Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences Impact of COVID School Protocols on Early Childhood Education and Teacher Mask Exemption Physician Discipline and Early COVID-19 Treatment Statistical Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data Post-Vaccination Health Symptoms and Impact of Healthcare Mandates on EMS Workforce Day 2 : March 17, 2023 Truro Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns Federal Vaccine Mandate, Leave Without Pay, Union Grievance Delay, and Social Impact of Vaccine Passports Business Closure Due to COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Mandate-Related Travel Barriers Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health Day 3 : March 18, 2023 Truro Day Three: Full Day Testimony Molecular Analysis of COVID-19 mRNA Injections and Quality Control Concerns Clinical Risk Stratification, Vaccine Mandates, and Observed Collateral Harm from COVID Policy Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate, Religious Exemption Denial, and Mental Health Impact PCR Test Data Management, Alleged Case Reporting Discrepancies, and Termination Following Vaccine Mandate Vaccine Mandate Compliance Under Employment Pressure and Family Impact Following Spousal Vaccine Injury Mental Health Impact of COVID Restrictions on Military Personnel and Families Impact of COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Requirements on Special Needs Family and Ongoing Post-Vaccination Symptoms Critique of Government Pandemic Response, Civil Liberties Suspension, and Long-Term Institutional Trust Damage Impact of School COVID Protocols and Vaccine Mandate on Teacher Employment and Student Wellbeing Observed Clinical Impact of COVID Policy, Resource Reallocation, and Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Severe COVID Illness, Lung Collapse, Hospital Care Experience, and Opposition to Vaccine Mandates Post-Vaccination Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms, Medical Dismissal, and Child Custody Consequences Pulmonary Embolism and Severe Blood Clots Following Second Pfizer Dose

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. Truro, Nova Scotia Hearings Witness Testimony Archive March 16 –18, 2023 Day 1 : March 16, 2023 Truro Day One: Full Day Testimony Public Health Response and Clinical Management of COVID-19 Hospital Protocols and Patient Care During COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Impact on Healthcare Employment Workplace Vaccine Mandate and Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Diagnosis COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Early Treatment Protocols Freedom of Information Requests and Government COVID Data Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences Impact of COVID School Protocols on Early Childhood Education and Teacher Mask Exemption Physician Discipline and Early COVID-19 Treatment Statistical Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data Post-Vaccination Health Symptoms and Impact of Healthcare Mandates on EMS Workforce Day 2 : March 17, 2023 Truro Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns Federal Vaccine Mandate, Leave Without Pay, Union Grievance Delay, and Social Impact of Vaccine Passports Business Closure Due to COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Mandate-Related Travel Barriers Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health Day 3 : March 18, 2023 Truro Day Three: Full Day Testimony Molecular Analysis of COVID-19 mRNA Injections and Quality Control Concerns Clinical Risk Stratification, Vaccine Mandates, and Observed Collateral Harm from COVID Policy Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate, Religious Exemption Denial, and Mental Health Impact PCR Test Data Management, Alleged Case Reporting Discrepancies, and Termination Following Vaccine Mandate Vaccine Mandate Compliance Under Employment Pressure and Family Impact Following Spousal Vaccine Injury Mental Health Impact of COVID Restrictions on Military Personnel and Families Impact of COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Requirements on Special Needs Family and Ongoing Post-Vaccination Symptoms Critique of Government Pandemic Response, Civil Liberties Suspension, and Long-Term Institutional Trust Damage Impact of School COVID Protocols and Vaccine Mandate on Teacher Employment and Student Wellbeing Observed Clinical Impact of COVID Policy, Resource Reallocation, and Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Severe COVID Illness, Lung Collapse, Hospital Care Experience, and Opposition to Vaccine Mandates Post-Vaccination Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms, Medical Dismissal, and Child Custody Consequences Pulmonary Embolism and Severe Blood Clots Following Second Pfizer Dose

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. 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

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

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Pfizer Vaccine, Headache Reaction, Neuralgia, Nerve Pain, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Sensorimotor Symptoms, Pregabalin Treatment, Vaccine Exemption Denial, Informed Consent, Health Canada Complaint, Canada Vigilance Reporting, Pharmacist Information Disclosure, Adverse Event Reporting, Chronic Symptoms, ICC Complaint Reference Included in the Report: Ms. Elizabeth Cummings Caregiver Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-018 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 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns One Line Summary Electrician Elizabeth Cummings testified that after receiving a second Pfizer dose, she experienced severe headache, nerve pain, shingles, and ongoing neurological symptoms, and later filed complaints citing lack of informed consent. Synopsis Elizabeth Cummings, an electrician from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, testified that she received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 in order to protect her elderly parents. She stated that after her second dose, she developed an immediate severe headache, followed by persistent nerve pain on the left side of her body and a subsequent outbreak of shingles across her neck and chest. She testified that medical access was limited at the time due to pandemic restrictions, and that she was later prescribed pregabalin for ongoing nerve pain, which she described as chronic and recurring. Cummings stated that she sought a medical exemption when booster doses were introduced but was told she did not qualify without hospitalization. She testified that no adverse event reporting process was discussed with her at the time of treatment. After reviewing publicly released Pfizer safety data, she stated that she recognized symptoms consistent with her experience and filed complaints with Health Canada and through Canada’s vaccine adverse event reporting system. She further testified that she attempted to escalate her complaint internationally and described social and reputational consequences following her public advocacy. 🔎 How to Search the Transcript Click the “Read Transcript” button to open the witness testimony in your browser. Once the transcript PDF is open, you can search for any word or phrase within the document using your browser’s search feature: Windows: Press Ctrl + F Mac: Press Command (⌘) + F A small search box will appear. Type the word or phrase you are looking for, and the browser will highlight every occurrence within the transcript. This makes it easy to quickly locate specific topics, names, or statements within the testimony.

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. Truro, Nova Scotia Hearings Witness Testimony Archive March 16 –18, 2023 Day 1 : March 16, 2023 Truro Day One: Full Day Testimony Public Health Response and Clinical Management of COVID-19 Hospital Protocols and Patient Care During COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Impact on Healthcare Employment Workplace Vaccine Mandate and Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Diagnosis COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Early Treatment Protocols Freedom of Information Requests and Government COVID Data Stroke Following First COVID-19 Vaccination and Employment Consequences Impact of COVID School Protocols on Early Childhood Education and Teacher Mask Exemption Physician Discipline and Early COVID-19 Treatment Statistical Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data Post-Vaccination Health Symptoms and Impact of Healthcare Mandates on EMS Workforce Day 2 : March 17, 2023 Truro Day Two: Full Day Testimony Lockdown Impact on Small Business and Interprovincial Travel Restrictions During Family Medical Emergency Mask Enforcement Confrontations, Police Use of Force, and Charter Rights Concerns During COVID Mandates Employment Termination for Vaccine Status and Community Impact of Vaccine Passports Reported Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Following COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Chronic Neurological Symptoms Following Multiple Vaccinations and Long-Term Care Lockdown Impact Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data Federal Vaccine Mandate and Economic Displacement of Military Public Servants Informed Consent, Injection Technique, Adverse Event Reporting, and Nursing Ethics During COVID-19 Alleged Neurological and Shingles Reaction Following Second Pfizer Dose and Informed Consent Concerns Federal Vaccine Mandate, Leave Without Pay, Union Grievance Delay, and Social Impact of Vaccine Passports Business Closure Due to COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Mandate-Related Travel Barriers Provincial Crown Corporation Vaccine Mandate and Employment Termination Church Governance Conflict and Termination Following Refusal of COVID-19 Vaccination Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health Day 3 : March 18, 2023 Truro Day Three: Full Day Testimony Molecular Analysis of COVID-19 mRNA Injections and Quality Control Concerns Clinical Risk Stratification, Vaccine Mandates, and Observed Collateral Harm from COVID Policy Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate, Religious Exemption Denial, and Mental Health Impact PCR Test Data Management, Alleged Case Reporting Discrepancies, and Termination Following Vaccine Mandate Vaccine Mandate Compliance Under Employment Pressure and Family Impact Following Spousal Vaccine Injury Mental Health Impact of COVID Restrictions on Military Personnel and Families Impact of COVID Restrictions and Vaccine Requirements on Special Needs Family and Ongoing Post-Vaccination Symptoms Critique of Government Pandemic Response, Civil Liberties Suspension, and Long-Term Institutional Trust Damage Impact of School COVID Protocols and Vaccine Mandate on Teacher Employment and Student Wellbeing Observed Clinical Impact of COVID Policy, Resource Reallocation, and Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Severe COVID Illness, Lung Collapse, Hospital Care Experience, and Opposition to Vaccine Mandates Post-Vaccination Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms, Medical Dismissal, and Child Custody Consequences Pulmonary Embolism and Severe Blood Clots Following Second Pfizer Dose

Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving sworn testimony, key reports, from the National citizens Inquiry into the Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The National citizens Archive preserves sworn testimony of witnesses, video recordings of the testimonies, full testimony transcripts, hearing exhibits, commissioner reports, and other documentary and video evidence for future generations of Canadians, and to support research into the COVID-19 era in Canada. 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 17, 2023 Report National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada April 30, 2025 Main Topic Purpose and Need for the NCI The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was established in response to growing public concerns over the Canadian government’s handling of the COVID-19 event. As the COVID-19 emergency measures unfolded, questions arose regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of the measures implemented, including lockdowns, mandates, and the deployment of COVID-19 “vaccines.” These concerns fuelled the need for a thorough examination of the impact these policies had on health, the economy, on society and civil liberties. The NCI, conceived as an independent and citizen led initiative, sought to comprehensively investigate these issues. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for individuals and experts to share their experiences, insights, and evidence, in order to uncover the truth, hold authorities accountable, and improve future public health responses. On November 28, 2023, the NCI Commissioners released their comprehensive final report, titled Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada . A year later, on November 28, 2024, a supplemental report was issued as part of the NCI’s ongoing efforts to address new and emerging concerns related to the COVID-19 investigation. Having completed its original mandate of investigating the appropriateness and efficacy of the COVID-19 measures, the NCI expanded its focus. After consulting with a broad range of Canadians, the NCI recognized a significant public concern regarding the current state of children's safety in Canada. Consequently, the NCI undertook a new investigation specifically aimed at evaluating and safeguarding the well-being of children across the country. One Line Summary Heading 2 Synopsis Heading 2

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