Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript regulatory colleges, professional discipline, billing incentives, vaccine promotion, physician billing codes, pharmacy immunization fees, Immunization Partnership Fund, ethical obligations, conflict of interest, whistleblower suppression, Health Professions Act, public interest mandate, informed consent, governance failure, regulatory independence Included in the Report: Ms. Natasha Gonek Regulatory Investigator Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-261 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 Regulatory college conduct, disciplinary processes, and financial incentive structures during COVID-19 vaccine rollout One Line Summary Natasha Gonek testified about regulatory college actions, financial incentives, and alleged governance failures during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Synopsis Natasha Gonek, a former investigations officer with Alberta healthcare regulatory colleges, testified regarding the role and mandate of professional regulatory bodies during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explained that regulatory colleges are self-governing, membership-funded entities whose primary legislative mandate is to protect and serve the public interest. She expressed concern that during the pandemic, regulators did not fulfill their oversight role and instead aligned their communications and disciplinary actions with government public health messaging. She presented examples of billing codes and financial incentive programs implemented in Alberta, including physician billing codes for vaccine-related outreach calls and pharmacy compensation increases for administering COVID-19 vaccines. She described these programs as potential incentives that warranted closer regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding patient consent, access to medical records, and ethical obligations of healthcare professionals. She also referenced federal funding initiatives intended to increase vaccine uptake among targeted populations. Gonek further stated that she observed disciplinary processes affecting professionals who raised concerns during the pandemic and questioned whether regulators acted independently in accordance with their public protection mandate. She concluded that independent multidisciplinary investigations and audits may be necessary to assess regulatory conduct, financial flows, and decision-making processes during the pandemic response. 🔎 How to Search the Transcript Click the “Read Transcript” button to open the witness testimony in your browser. Once the transcript PDF is open, you can search for any word or phrase within the document using your browser’s search feature: Windows: Press Ctrl + F Mac: Press Command (⌘) + F A small search box will appear. Type the word or phrase you are looking for, and the browser will highlight every occurrence within the transcript. This makes it easy to quickly locate specific topics, names, or statements within the testimony.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript Winnipeg Police mandate, vaccination status disclosure refusal, unpaid non-disciplinary leave, November 15 2021 policy, testing three times weekly, mask identification requirement, pension loss 25-year track, union conflict allegation, Labour Board complaint dismissal, career income reduction, organized crime analogy claim, coercion comparison statement, homeschooling decision pandemic, private school withdrawal, workplace differential treatment Included in the Report: Mr. James Erskine Police Officer Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-084 Hearing Winnipeg Manitoba Date: April 13, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Testimony describing unpaid leave, loss of pension, and resignation from the Winnipeg Police Service following refusal to disclose vaccination status under differential workplace policy. One Line Summary Winnipeg police constable James Erskine testified that he was placed on unpaid leave and ultimately resigned after refusing to disclose vaccination status, resulting in pension loss, major income reduction, and family upheaval. Synopsis James Matthew Erskine testified that he served 11 years as a constable with the Winnipeg Police Service and had strong performance reviews, over 650 arrests, and prospects for promotion prior to November 15, 2021. He stated that the service implemented a policy requiring proof of vaccination or, alternatively, three-times-weekly testing on personal time and continuous masking when others were not required to do so. He refused to disclose his medical status, stating that he believed the policy constituted a violation of rights and freedoms and represented coercive conduct inconsistent with his duty to serve the public. Erskine testified that he was placed on unpaid “non-disciplinary” leave, denied access to accumulated holiday and banked time, and ultimately resigned in order to trigger payout of earned benefits. He stated that his departure resulted in the effective loss of a 25-year pension trajectory and a reduction of family income from approximately $120,000 annually to roughly one-third of that amount. He further testified that union efforts were unsuccessful and that a complaint to the Labour Board was dismissed, which he characterized as lacking due process. He described the broader impact on his family, including his wife losing employment early in the pandemic and the decision to withdraw their children from private school to homeschool due to escalating mandates. He compared the coercive nature of vaccine policies to serious criminal conduct, emphasizing bodily integrity as paramount. He concluded that, in his view, the measures imposed within his organization and society at large should not have occurred in the manner they did. 🔎 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 Randomized Controlled Trial, Pfizer Trial Data, Moderna Trial Data, Serious Adverse Events (SAE), Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI), Brighton Collaboration, Harm–Benefit Analysis, Hospitalization Reduction, All-Cause Hospitalization, Risk Ratio, Confidence Interval, Vaccine Efficacy Decline, Omicron Variant, Incidental Hospitalization, Observational Study Bias, Regulatory Authorization, Double-Blind Trial, Informed Consent Messaging Included in the Report: Dr. Joseph Fraiman MD Emergency Physician Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-019 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 Harm–Benefit Analysis of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Data One Line Summary Emergency physician Dr. Joseph Fraiman testified regarding his reanalysis of Pfizer and Moderna clinical trial data, concluding that reported serious adverse events may exceed demonstrated COVID-19 hospitalization reductions in early trial data. Synopsis Dr. Joseph Fraiman, an emergency physician and clinical scientist specializing in harm–benefit analysis, testified regarding his published reanalysis of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccine clinical trial data. He explained that while the original trials demonstrated reductions in symptomatic infection and some reduction in COVID-19 hospitalization, the hospitalization benefit was small in absolute terms and based on approximately two months of blinded data before unblinding occurred. He described his team’s analysis of serious adverse events (SAEs) and “adverse events of special interest” (AESIs), using definitions consistent with regulatory documentation and the Brighton Collaboration framework. He testified that when serious adverse events were summed by total event count rather than only by participant count, the vaccine groups demonstrated an increased rate of serious adverse events compared to placebo. He emphasized that these findings suggest a narrow margin between measured harms and measured COVID-19 hospitalization reduction in the early trial period. Dr. Fraiman further testified that observational data during the Omicron period were increasingly unreliable due to incidental COVID hospitalizations and declining vaccine efficacy against infection. He stated that waning efficacy, high rates of prior infection, and variant changes complicate harm–benefit calculations over time. He concluded that current uncertainty regarding long-term risk–benefit balance could only be resolved through properly designed, double-blind randomized controlled trials measuring all-cause hospitalization or mortality rather than disease-specific endpoints. When questioned about regulatory approval, he stated that emergency authorization was granted during a period of high uncertainty and public fear, and that in hindsight he would have preferred more complete data, particularly for individuals under age 65. 🔎 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 T-cell lymphoma diagnosis, oncologist vaccine reassurance, June 2021 vaccination, foot drop neuropathy onset, vision loss episode, pericarditis diagnosis, mottled legs clot concern, ER dismissal after vaccine mention, pulmonary embolism history, anti-phospholipid syndrome concern, husband stage four cancer, son pulmonary embolism age 23, adverse event reporting rejection, gaslighting allegation, specialist access delay Included in the Report: Ms. Colleen Brandse RN Registered Nurse Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-072 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 Testimony describing severe multi-system health deterioration following COVID-19 vaccination, alleged medical dismissal of symptoms, and subsequent family health crises. One Line Summary Registered nurse Colleen Brandse testified that after receiving COVID-19 vaccination following oncologist reassurance, she developed progressive neurological and cardiovascular complications and experienced repeated medical dismissal when raising vaccine concerns. Synopsis Colleen Brandse testified that she worked 28 years as a registered nurse in Ontario and was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in February 2021, affecting her immune system. Despite personal hesitation, she received two COVID-19 vaccine doses in June 2021 after her oncologist advised that she would be fine. She stated that after the second dose she developed progressive neurological symptoms including shooting pains, numbness, foot drop, vision loss, and later multi-system complications including pericarditis, shortness of breath, worsening vocal cord paralysis, and persistent mottling of her legs. She also reported being diagnosed with double brain aneurysms requiring urgent surgery but stated she has been unable to obtain appropriate intervention. Brandse testified that when she presented to emergency departments with neurological symptoms and clotting concerns, she was initially taken seriously until she mentioned the vaccine as a possible cause. She stated that at that point her treatment changed and she was discharged within 30 minutes without comprehensive imaging or clotting investigations, despite a prior history of pulmonary embolism. She described this pattern as “gaslighting,” stating that her professional background allowed her to recognize deviations from normal standards of care. She further testified that her family experienced significant health events following vaccination, including her 23-year-old son developing a pulmonary embolism and her husband, previously treated for bowel cancer and declared clear, later developing stage four metastatic liver cancer. She stated that adverse event reports regarding her own condition were dismissed as pre-existing issues and that she faces prolonged waits for neurological testing. She expressed fear regarding her health, financial stability, and her family’s future, and stated that she believes vaccine-related injuries are under-recognized and underreported. 🔎 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 Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf resignation, Facebook civil disobedience post, mask mandate suspension, curfew protest arrest, peaceful demonstrations strategy, $98,000 fines total, municipal court mask refusal, prison detention multiple, probation conditions imposed, 300-metre condition, acquittal and conviction trials, community service proposal, public health measures opposition, media interview controversy, spiritual faith motivation Included in the Report: Ms. Francois Amalega Mathematics Professor Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-247 Hearing Québec City Québec Date: May 12, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Resignation from a Quebec teaching position, civil disobedience against COVID-19 measures, repeated arrests, imprisonment, fines, and ongoing legal consequences related to public protest activities. One Line Summary A former Quebec mathematics professor recounts resigning over COVID-19 mandates, engaging in civil disobedience, accumulating substantial fines, and serving multiple prison terms for protest-related offences. Synopsis François Amalega, a former tenured mathematics professor at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, testified that during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic he began publicly questioning government health measures and promoting civil disobedience. After posting content on Facebook and participating in demonstrations, including curfew protests and appearing in mainstream media coverage, he faced disciplinary action from his employer, including unpaid suspensions. He described meetings with school administrators and faculty intended to address his public statements. In February 2021, citing pressure and disagreement with institutional expectations that he keep his views private, he resigned from his position.Following his resignation, Amalega stated that he devoted himself to peaceful protest activities against mask mandates, curfews, and other public health measures. He deliberately sought fines as a form of civil disobedience and reported accumulating approximately $98,000 in penalties. He described multiple arrests and four periods of imprisonment, including seven days for refusing to wear a mask in municipal court and approximately three months and three weeks related to alleged breaches of release conditions restricting proximity to the Prime Minister. He testified that he was acquitted in two trials and convicted in two others, resulting in probation conditions to keep the peace and avoid disturbing public order. Amalega further described conditions of detention that he characterized as discriminatory, including limited privileges and cell searches. He stated that the government continues to pursue enforcement actions and has proposed community service in lieu of unpaid fines, which he has declined. Throughout his testimony, he framed his actions as principled civil resistance motivated by a commitment to critical inquiry, freedom of expression, and religious faith, and emphasized that his protests were peaceful and aimed at provoking public debate regarding pandemic governance. 🔎 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 BC Transit mandate, workplace coercion allegation, union grievance obstruction, informed consent absence, anti-bullying instructor role, exemption attempt denied, vaccine pregnancy concern, workplace intimidation claims, employment termination November 2021, suicide eleven days later, welfare check discovery, corporate accountability question, union support absence, media messaging influence, psychological distress Included in the Report: Mr. James Jones Private Citizen Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-209 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 Spousal suicide following workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandate, alleged workplace coercion, and absence of informed consent framework. One Line Summary Husband testifies that workplace vaccine mandate pressure and alleged coercion preceded his wife’s suicide eleven days after her final workday. Synopsis James Jones testified regarding the death of his wife, Sandra Jones (née Veldhousen), a BC Transit bus driver in Victoria, British Columbia. He stated that she had worked for BC Transit for approximately 13 years and was certified to teach anti-bullying and anti-harassment training. According to his testimony, she was hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns about potential effects on pregnancy, as the couple had discussed starting a family. He stated that BC Transit was not provincially required to impose a mandate but chose to implement one internally, and that she sought informed consent and pursued possible exemption options. Jones testified that his wife experienced workplace pressure, intimidation, and lack of union support during the mandate period. He stated that she maintained a written log documenting what he described as bullying and coercion from colleagues and union representatives. Her final day of work was November 31, 2021, and he testified that eleven days later she died by suicide. He described discovering her in her vehicle after a welfare check was conducted and stated that her death occurred during a period when public messaging emphasized vaccination as the primary solution to the pandemic. He further testified that neither BC Transit nor her union provided meaningful support following her death and that, in his view, there was no credible framework for informed medical consent within the corporation. He questioned who authorized the mandate within BC Transit and what medical qualifications those individuals held. Jones characterized the period as the darkest time of his life and connected his wife’s emotional distress to workplace mandate pressures and the broader social climate at the time. 🔎 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 Ontario PC caucus removal, Premier Ford phone call request, 72-hour ultimatum vaccination, Rubicon Strategies connection allegation, pharmaceutical lobbying concern, emergency act extension vote, voice vote passage, limited legislative review time, caucus voting discipline, unelected official pressure claim, vaccine injury questioning, indemnity protection pharma, pediatric vaccine concerns, health officer directive reliance, representation versus party loyalty Included in the Report: Mr. Rick Nicholls Former Provincial Politician Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-052 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 political coercion, caucus pressure, and legislative process concerns surrounding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and emergency powers. One Line Summary Former MPP Rick Nicholls testified that he was removed from Ontario PC caucus after refusing vaccination, raised concerns about emergency powers and pharmaceutical indemnity, and described strong party voting discipline limiting independent representation. Synopsis Rick Nicholls testified that he served as an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament from 2011 until 2022, including roles as Deputy Speaker. During the pandemic, he described himself as vaccine hesitant, stating he was not anti-vaccine but had concerns about reported injuries and the speed of development. He testified that he questioned vaccine efficacy and pediatric vaccination policy during caucus meetings but felt his concerns were dismissed. He recounted receiving a direct request from Premier Doug Ford to become vaccinated, followed by a 72-hour ultimatum from a campaign official warning he would be removed from caucus if he did not comply. He publicly declined vaccination and was subsequently removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Nicholls testified that he later sat as an Independent and eventually joined the Ontario Party as Deputy Leader. He described observing significant caucus discipline and stated that members were generally instructed how to vote, with deviation potentially resulting in removal from caucus. He also described an incident involving the late-night extension of emergency powers legislation, stating that debate time was limited and that he was the only member to oppose the measure during a voice vote. He raised concerns about pharmaceutical liability protections included in legislation and questioned why indemnity clauses were maintained if vaccines were described as safe and effective. He further testified that legislative review time during the pandemic was often short and that meaningful risk–benefit debate regarding lockdowns, mandates, and pediatric vaccination did not occur in his view. He stated that public health officials strongly influenced government decision-making and that some medical professionals were discouraged from dissenting. Nicholls concluded that elected representatives faced pressure to align with party directives rather than independently represent constituent concerns, particularly regarding vaccine mandates and emergency authority extensions. 🔎 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 second dose death allegation, rapid post-vaccination decline, adverse event reporting, compensation claim pending, hospital visitation restrictions, workplace harassment claim, adjustment disorder diagnosis, religious exemption denial, undue hardship justification, termination by email, denied workplace access belongings, EI initial denial, EI appeal approval, wrongful dismissal action, financial hardship homelessness Included in the Report: Dr. Jody McPhee Construction Worker Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-145 Hearing Saskatoon Saskatchewan Date: April 22, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Alleged vaccine-related death of father and subsequent employment termination following denial of religious exemption to workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandate. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan construction worker describes her father’s death shortly after vaccination and her own dismissal after a denied religious exemption to a workplace mandate. Synopsis Jody McPhee testified that her father received his second COVID-19 vaccine dose on May 22, 2021 and became critically ill within approximately 45 minutes. He was hospitalized and died six days later. She stated that medical staff discussed the timing of vaccination and reported the event through adverse reaction channels, and that a compensation claim is currently underway. She described hospital visitation restrictions during his final hours and stated that she believes the vaccine caused his death. Following her father’s death, McPhee chose not to be vaccinated based on her faith. She testified that prior to the mandate she experienced workplace harassment related to her vaccination status and was later placed on leave for mental health reasons. While off work, her employer implemented a vaccine mandate. She submitted medical clearance to return and a religious exemption letter from her pastor, which was denied on the basis of undue hardship and client requirements. Her seven-year employment was terminated by email shortly thereafter. She stated she was not permitted to retrieve personal belongings from the workplace. McPhee applied for Employment Insurance and was initially denied benefits, which she later successfully appealed on religious grounds. She described significant financial hardship, including loss of housing stability and reliance on family support, and reported receiving EI benefits in a lump sum more than a year after termination. She is currently part of a group wrongful dismissal action and has since started her own business. She concluded by emphasizing perseverance, continued legal pursuit of justice, and the importance of public dialogue. 🔎 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, second dose reaction, stroke symptoms allegation, neurological impairment, cognitive decline, visual hallucinations, memory loss, motor weakness, consent form concerns, adverse event reporting, physician hesitancy, neurologist referral refusal, nursing home visitation policy, vaccine coercion claim, classroom masking observations Included in the Report: Mr. & Mrs. Barry and Suzanne Thesen Retired Farmer Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-131 Hearing Saskatoon Saskatchewan Date: April 21, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Severe neurological and cognitive impairment reported following second Moderna COVID-19 vaccination in Saskatchewan. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan couple alleges that a second Moderna dose resulted in stroke-like symptoms and lasting cognitive and physical impairment. Synopsis Suzanne and Barry Thesen testified that Barry, a retired Saskatchewan farmer and business owner, received his first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine dose in May 2021 without major complications. He received a second dose on July 13, 2021 in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Within hours, he reportedly developed dizziness, shaking, sweating, confusion, and severe weakness. By the following morning, Suzanne observed facial drooping, disorientation, speech impairment, motor dysfunction, and what she believed were stroke-like symptoms. Barry declined hospital care at that time due to fear of isolation and restricted visitation policies. According to Suzanne’s testimony, Barry experienced persistent neurological and cognitive impairments in the weeks and months that followed. She described memory loss, difficulty processing information, confusion regarding dates and tasks, impaired financial management, physical weakness, stair-climbing difficulty, and episodes of visual disturbances described as shadow-like birds or animals. She also reported episodes of spatial disorientation while driving and hallucination-like perceptions of additional people in the home. The couple later consulted a trusted physician by telephone and requested that the event be reported as a vaccine injury. Suzanne stated that the physician expressed uncertainty regarding causation but agreed to submit a report. A referral to a neurologist was arranged, though Barry declined to attend. Suzanne concluded that Barry’s injury was preventable and attributed it to insufficient warning of potential side effects and perceived coercion related to travel and nursing home visitation 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 Canadian Covid Care Alliance, Citizens’ Hearing Toronto 2022, volunteer secretary role, testimony compilation book, censorship awareness trigger, PANDA video removal, mask injury case, vaccine injury case studies, stillbirth allegation, public storytelling impact, first follower effect, precedent for NCI, communal hearing format, media volunteer contribution, proof of concept event Included in the Report: Mr. Liam Sturgess Musician Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-214 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 Documentation and publication of testimonies from the 2022 Citizens’ Hearing and observations regarding growing public willingness to share COVID-related harms. One Line Summary Musician and CCCA volunteer describes compiling 60 testimonies from the 2022 Citizens’ Hearing and highlights representative cases of mask and vaccine-related harms. Synopsis Liam Sturgess testified that he is a musician from West Vancouver who became involved with the Canadian Covid Care Alliance (CCCA) after observing online censorship of pandemic-related content. He volunteered his media skills and later served as secretary at the June 2022 “Citizens’ Hearing” in Toronto, which he described as a predecessor to the National Citizens Inquiry. Drawing from his notes, other volunteers’ documentation, and recorded testimony, he compiled the three-day hearing into a published book containing the full testimonies of approximately 60 participants. He summarized several cases presented at that hearing, including a 14-year-old athlete who developed neurological symptoms and seizures allegedly linked to prolonged mask use during high-intensity training, a woman who reported blood clots and recurrent strokes following vaccination, and a pregnant woman who experienced seizure complications and stillbirth after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. He stated that many testimonies involved significant health, career, and social harms and that expert witnesses also participated in the event. Sturgess further reflected on the broader impact of citizen hearings, suggesting that the Toronto event functioned as a proof of concept for subsequent inquiries such as the NCI. He described what he termed a “first follower effect,” whereby early public testimony encourages others to share their experiences despite fear of stigma or professional repercussions. He expressed hope that documenting these accounts would preserve names and stories for the public record and contribute to ongoing public dialogue. 🔎 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 Bronfenbrenner systems model, infant attachment theory, social isolation harm, still-face experiment, maternal stress impact, breastfeeding masking policy, developmental milestones disruption, risk-benefit analysis absence, bioethics principles, autonomy violation claim, informed consent concerns, professional censorship, regulatory sanctions, behavioural insights program, Nudge theory Included in the Report: Dr. Keren Epstein-Gilboa PhD Developmental Psychologist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-278 Hearing Ottawa Ontario Date: May 18, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Impact of COVID-19 public health measures on child development, maternal–infant attachment, bioethics principles, and behavioural influence strategies One Line Summary Dr. Keren Epstein-Gilboa testified that COVID-19 measures disrupted critical developmental processes in children and reflected ethical failures and behavioural manipulation strategies. Synopsis Dr. Keren Epstein-Gilboa, a developmental psychologist and independent scholar, presented behavioural science and systems-based analysis of the effects of COVID-19 measures on infants, children, and families. Drawing on developmental models, attachment theory, and neurobiology, she testified that early childhood requires face-to-face interaction, proximity, and emotional attunement for healthy brain development. She argued that masking, distancing, hospital visitor restrictions, NICU separation, and maternal stress interfered with sensitive developmental periods, potentially affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and resilience. She further testified that social isolation and loneliness were long-established risk factors for poor health outcomes and that insufficient risk–benefit analysis appeared to have been conducted with respect to child development. She cited examples including masked breastfeeding guidance, birth partner restrictions, child self-isolation policies, and school closures. She stated that these measures did not adequately account for developmental tasks across age groups and raised concerns about long-term psychological and social effects. Dr. Epstein-Gilboa also examined bioethics principles, particularly autonomy, beneficence, justice, and non-maleficence, asserting that informed decision-making and respect for persons were undermined during the pandemic. She described regulatory restrictions on healthcare professionals’ speech and framed public messaging within the context of behavioural influence strategies, including the federal behavioural insights or “Nudge” framework. She concluded that systemic ethical failures and psychologically informed messaging strategies contributed to social division and developmental 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 autopsy systematic review, vaccine-attributed deaths claim, myocarditis sudden death, Lancet preprint removal, Pfizer dossier fatalities, pregnancy safety concerns, VAERS comparative analysis, maternal mortality increase claim, fertility impact allegation, clinical trial audit demand, regulatory malfeasance assertion, spike protein persistence, DNA contamination claim, SV40 promoter concern, spike detox protocol Included in the Report: Dr. Peter McCullough MD Cardiologist and Medical Researcher Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-002 Hearing Virtual Testimony Zoom Date: July 19, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Analysis of post-vaccination autopsy findings, pregnancy safety concerns, clinical trial integrity, alleged vaccine-related adverse events, and proposed mitigation strategies. One Line Summary Dr. Peter McCullough testified regarding autopsy-based vaccine causality claims, pregnancy and fertility concerns, clinical trial criticisms, and proposed spike protein mitigation approaches. Synopsis Dr. Peter McCullough provided virtual testimony discussing a systematic review of 44 published autopsy studies comprising 324 cases of deaths following COVID-19 vaccination. He stated that three independent pathology reviewers assessed causality and concluded that approximately 73.9% of cases involved the vaccine as a direct or contributing factor, most commonly myocarditis and cardiovascular causes occurring within 30 days of injection. He also described the paper’s temporary posting on a Lancet preprint server and subsequent removal, as well as concerns about limited autopsy performance during the pandemic. He further testified regarding pregnancy and reproductive safety, stating that pregnant and breastfeeding women were excluded from initial clinical trials yet later encouraged to receive vaccination. He referenced maternal mortality data, VAERS analyses comparing COVID-19 vaccines to influenza vaccines, and studies he interpreted as indicating increased risks of miscarriage, stillbirth, maternal hemorrhage, menstrual irregularities, and reduced sperm parameters. He asserted that natural infection outcomes and early treatment options reduced justification for vaccination in pregnant populations. Dr. McCullough also criticized the integrity of the original Pfizer clinical trial, calling for regulatory audits and alleging protocol breaches. He described a range of reported adverse events including myocarditis, thrombosis, neurologic syndromes, and autoimmune conditions, attributing many effects to spike protein toxicity and persistence. He raised concerns about manufacturing contamination with DNA fragments and potential cancer-promoting mechanisms. As a proposed mitigation strategy, he described an empiric protocol involving nattokinase, bromelain, and curcumin aimed at degrading spike protein, while acknowledging the absence of large randomized trials. 🔎 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.