Explore National Citizens Inquiry testimony from the Quebec City, Quebec hearings, including witness videos, transcripts, and related testimony records. Preserving The National Citizens Inquiry The National Citizens Archive (NCA) is a digital repository preserving the sworn testimony, reports, and historical record of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Citizens Archive preserves the sworn testimony of witnesses, full day video recordings of the hearings, interviews, complete transcript records, submitted exhibits, Commissioners’ reports and other documentary and visual evidence. Together, these materials form a comprehensive and enduring record intended to serve future generations of Canadians and to support ongoing research, study, and understanding of the COVID-19 era in Canada. Québec City, Québec Hearings Witness Testimony Archive May 11, 2023 – May 13, 2023 Day 1 : May 11, 2023 Quebec City Day One: Full Day Testimony Scientific critique of COVID-19 pandemic management, vaccine policy, censorship, pharmaceutical influence, and definitions of pandemic and epidemic dynamics. Mechanistic critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines based on spike protein interaction with the renin-angiotensin system and concerns regarding vaccine platform safety and immunological consequences. Biochemical critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine quality control, spike protein variability, biodistribution, genomic integration potential, and implications for immune response and public policy. Alleged lack of transparency, statistical manipulation, and negative vaccine effectiveness in Quebec’s COVID-19 data reporting and mandate policies. Severe and persistent neurological and hypersensitivity symptoms following Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination and the resulting personal, medical, and occupational consequences. Critique of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine safety, WHO governance, and alleged institutional corruption during the pandemic response. Termination from the Canadian Armed Forces due to COVID-19 vaccine refusal and subsequent family, financial, and child protection consequences. Severe Bell’s palsy and persistent facial paralysis following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, and difficulties obtaining medical recognition and compensation. Statistical critique of COVID-19 mortality, hospitalizations, testing practices, vaccine efficacy claims, and post-vaccination safety signals using official European data sources. Personal and family health impacts following COVID-19 vaccination, including menstrual disruption, spouse myocarditis, and psychological effects on her son amid pandemic measures. All-cause mortality analysis asserting that excess deaths during COVID-19 were caused by government measures and mass vaccination rather than by a respiratory viral pandemic. Day 2 : May 12, 2023 Quebec City Day Two: Full Day Testimony Regulatory classification and safety evaluation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines as gene therapy products and alleged deficiencies in preclinical, clinical, and pharmacokinetic controls. Impact of COVID-19 public health measures on her family following her husband’s fatal injury while enforcing lockdown restrictions as a security guard. Critique of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine authorization, censorship, and alleged violations of informed consent and constitutional rights in Quebec. Disciplinary proceedings by the Quebec CPA Order resulting in lifetime licence revocation following his public criticism of COVID-19 measures and related legal challenges. Legal analysis of the federal interim order and regulatory changes governing COVID-19 vaccine authorization under the Food and Drugs Act. Methodological critique of the Pfizer COVID-19 clinical trial, including efficacy endpoints, statistical bias, antibody measurement timing, regulatory oversight, and data integrity concerns. Professional cancellation, media defamation, and social media censorship following her public criticism of COVID-19 health measures through comedic videos and interviews. Adverse reactions following second COVID-19 vaccine dose and subsequent family conflict, housing instability, and social division related to refusal of a third dose. Ethical conflict between Public Health directives and medical duty, adverse event reporting, vaccine exemptions, and professional pressures within Quebec’s medical regulatory system. Circumstances surrounding the death of her father in a Montreal CHSLD during early COVID-19 restrictions, including visitation bans, medical management changes, and classification of cause of death. Political expulsion from the CAQ following internal dissent over COVID-19 policies and observations of conditions in a Quebec CHSLD during the pandemic. Microbiome-based hypotheses regarding COVID-19 severity, treatment protocols, vaccine effects on gut bacteria, and alleged research interference during the pandemic. 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. Day 3 : May 13, 2023 Quebec City Day Three: Full Day Testimony Personal adverse reaction following first COVID-19 vaccine dose, refusal of second dose based on risk concerns, employment and social impacts of mandates, and critique of pandemic risk management and religious restrictions. Termination of employment for refusal to comply with a workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy and subsequent denial of Employment Insurance benefits on grounds of misconduct. Legal challenges to Quebec and federal COVID-19 measures, including vaccine mandates, court procedures, professional discipline, and constitutional rights enforcement. Concerns regarding pediatrician silence, RNA vaccination of children, media suppression of dissenting views, and the developmental impact of COVID-19 measures on children. Epidemiological and public health critique of COVID-19 mortality classification, excess death analysis, vaccine effectiveness claims, and proportionality of pandemic measures. Civil disobedience, legal challenge to COVID-19 emergency measures, support for distressed citizens, and observations of police enforcement during demonstrations. Social media censorship, media discrediting, professional repercussions, and family impacts arising from her public criticism of COVID-19 measures and hosting of dissenting experts. Ethical concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women and children, institutional deference to public health authorities, observed adverse events in his community, and call for scientific debate and reconciliation. Economic and geopolitical analysis alleging that the COVID-19 pandemic narrative, PCR testing, lockdowns, mortality reporting, and vaccination campaigns constituted a coordinated global financial and political restructuring. Severe neurological injury including ischemic stroke and lasting cognitive and visual impairments following AstraZeneca vaccination, subsequent additional doses under medical recommendation, and barriers to injury reporting and compensation. Involvement in a youth protection court case challenging COVID-19 vaccination of a minor, recruitment of expert witnesses for appeal, and concerns regarding judicial process and institutional conduct. Scientific critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, allegations of underreported adverse events, institutional censorship, and claimed violations of academic freedom following public dissent.

Witness Testimony Keywords from Transcript renin-angiotensin system, ACE2 receptor binding, AT1R overactivation, spike protein effects, mRNA vaccine platform, lipid nanoparticle toxicity, pseudouridine modification, immune dysregulation, vitamin D deficiency, facilitating epitopes, antibody-dependent enhancement, integrin RGD motif, furin cleavage site, genetic polymorphism RAS, manufacturing batch variability Included in the Report: Dr. Jean-Marc Sabatier PhD Research Scientist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-228 Hearing Québec City Québec Date: May 11, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Mechanistic critique of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines based on spike protein interaction with the renin-angiotensin system and concerns regarding vaccine platform safety and immunological consequences. One Line Summary A French CNRS research director presents a biochemical and immunological critique of spike-based COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on renin-angiotensin disruption and platform-related risks. Synopsis Dr. Jean-Marc Sabatier, Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), testified regarding the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). He explained that both viral infection and vaccine-induced spike protein production may bind to the ACE2 receptor, potentially disrupting angiotensin II regulation and leading to overactivation of the AT1R receptor. According to his testimony, such overactivation may contribute to inflammatory, thrombotic, hypertensive, fibrotic, hypoxic, and oxidative stress-related processes across multiple organ systems due to the widespread distribution of the RAS in human tissues. He further stated that individual susceptibility may vary due to vitamin D status, genetic polymorphisms affecting RAS components, age, sex, and pre-existing comorbidities. He argued that certain structural features of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, including receptor-binding domains, facilitating epitopes, the RGD integrin-binding motif, and the furin cleavage site, were known prior to vaccine deployment and may present theoretical risks when used as the primary vaccine antigen. He also raised concerns about immune system dysregulation, including potential impairment of innate and adaptive immune coordination following repeated antigen exposure. Regarding mRNA vaccine technology, Dr. Sabatier expressed concerns about lipid nanoparticle biodistribution, pseudouridine-modified mRNA stability, potential translation variability, and the possibility of truncated or heterogeneous spike protein production due to manufacturing variability. He stated that alternative vaccine strategies could have included modified spike analogues incapable of ACE2 binding or targeting alternative viral antigens such as nucleocapsid protein. He concluded that greater precaution, longer-term evaluation, and alternative therapeutic approaches should have been prioritized prior to mass vaccination campaigns. 🔎 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 CBC editorial conduct, propaganda vs journalism, Trusted News Initiative, media coordination, lab leak theory, vaccine hesitancy framing, anti-vaxxer labeling, ivermectin coverage, vaccine adverse events, Freedom Convoy coverage, extremist imagery narrative, media-government alignment, expert selection bias, information suppression claims, public broadcaster accountability Included in the Report: Mr. Rodney Palmer Journalist Expert Witness ID: NCI-W-039 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 Allegations that CBC shifted from independent journalism to coordinated public health messaging during COVID-19. One Line Summary Veteran journalist Rodney Palmer testified that CBC abandoned independent investigative standards during COVID-19 and operated as a coordinated public health messaging entity. Synopsis Rodney James Palmer testified that, based on his 20-year career in Canadian journalism including work at CBC and CTV, he observed what he described as a rapid shift from investigative newsgathering to propaganda shortly after the COVID-19 emergency began. Drawing on his experience covering SARS in China, he argued that early dismissal of the lab-leak theory and framing of dissenting perspectives as misinformation occurred without adequate investigative scrutiny. He testified that CBC’s participation in initiatives such as the Trusted News Initiative and related “trust” partnerships contributed to coordinated messaging across major media organizations. He alleged that CBC framed vaccine hesitancy negatively, minimized reporting on adverse events, discouraged coverage of ivermectin and other alternative treatments, and relied on government-aligned experts while excluding opposing scientific viewpoints. Palmer further testified that CBC’s coverage of the Freedom Convoy emphasized extremist imagery in a way that he believes misrepresented the broader protest movement. He concluded that during the emergency period CBC functioned as a public health messenger rather than an independent broadcaster, and in his view failed to return to standard journalistic practices after the emergency ended. 🔎 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 30, 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 May 3, 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 High School Mandates, Vaccine Passport, Extracurricular Ban, Student Segregation, Grade 12 Impact, Online School Transfer, University Exclusion Policy, Social Isolation, Peer Stigma, Online Harassment, Mental Health Decline, Suicidal Ideation, Family Economic Impact, Leave Without Pay (Parent), Music Program Exclusion, Youth Development Impact, Institutional Trust Erosion Included in the Report: Mr. Bliss Behar Seasonal Kitchen Worker / Student Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-024 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 Impact of Vaccine Mandates and School Policies on High School Student Participation and Mental Health One Line Summary High school student Bliss Behare testified that vaccine passport policies led them to withdraw from Grade 12 extracurricular activities, leave in-person school, and experience severe social isolation and mental health distress. Synopsis Bliss Behar, an 18-year-old high school graduate from Baie Verte, New Brunswick, testified regarding the impact of COVID-19 vaccine passport policies during their Grade 12 year. They stated that after choosing not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, unvaccinated students were prohibited from participating in extracurricular activities, which they described as effectively “outing” their vaccination status to peers. In response to anticipated social stigma and exclusion, Behare withdrew from in-person schooling and completed courses online. They testified that exclusion from music, theatre, art clubs, and other community activities resulted in significant social isolation and loneliness. Behare described encountering hostility toward unvaccinated individuals online and reported that relationships outside their immediate family were strained or severed. They stated that a friend was later prevented from meeting with them due to parental restrictions related to vaccination status. Behare also testified that university opportunities were restricted due to institutional vaccination requirements, including policies that barred both in-person and online participation. They described feelings of despair and suicidal ideation during the height of mandates, stating that the uncertainty about the duration of restrictions contributed to a bleak outlook on the future. Although they reported that many measures have since lifted and they are now employed and attending college, they testified that their trust in government and public institutions has been permanently affected. 🔎 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 Whistle Stop Cafe, Mirror Alberta, lockdown protest, Public Health Act Alberta, Rook Order injunction, compelled speech sentence, liquor licence suspension, RCMP enforcement visits, business seizure attempt, court summonses, jail detention, vaccine passport refusal, crowdfunding legal defense, civil liberties protest, media portrayal Included in the Report: Mr. Chris Scott Restaurant Owner Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-180 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 28, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Business closure protest against COVID-19 public health orders and subsequent enforcement actions, arrest, and legal sanctions. One Line Summary Cafe owner recounts reopening in protest of lockdowns, facing repeated enforcement actions, arrest, fines, and compelled speech conditions. Synopsis Christopher Scott testified that he purchased the Whistle Stop Cafe in Mirror, Alberta shortly before COVID-19 restrictions began and initially complied with closure orders. During lockdowns, he organized drive-in movie events to provide socially distanced community engagement, which were temporarily shut down before being permitted under specific conditions. As restrictions continued and his business finances declined, he reopened the cafe on January 24, 2021 in protest of what he described as unjustified and indefinite public health measures. Following his reopening, Scott testified that provincial authorities undertook extensive enforcement actions, including repeated visits from RCMP and Alberta Health Services, multiple court summonses, suspension of his liquor licence, involvement of Occupational Health and Safety, seizure of liquor, attempts to interfere with his purchase agreement, physical closure of the premises, and a province-wide injunction known as the “Rook Order.” He stated that he was arrested, detained for three days, fined $30,000, placed on 18 months’ probation, restricted from leaving Alberta, and required to deliver a court-ordered public statement as part of his sentence. Scott described significant community division, national attention, and financial support through crowdfunding initiatives that enabled him to pursue legal defense. He expressed concern regarding provincial public health legislation and emergency powers, arguing that they allow broad authority without sufficient judicial justification. He emphasized civic responsibility, peaceful assembly, and collective action as necessary responses to what he characterized as excessive government authority. 🔎 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 media fear messaging, coerced second dose, pharmacist hesitation, ER exemption refusal, grandchild emotional pressure, metallic taste onset, vision loss episode, migraine and tachycardia, rapid muscle atrophy, Guillain-Barre concern, swallowing impairment, neuromuscular admission London, disability denial pre-existing claim, Vaccine Injury Support Program delay, online censorship claims Included in the Report: Ms. Julie Pinder Industrial Worker Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-069 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 coercion to receive second COVID-19 vaccine dose following adverse reaction to first dose, resulting in progressive neuromuscular decline and muscle atrophy. One Line Summary Julie Pinder testified that after experiencing adverse reactions to her first vaccine dose, she felt pressured into a second dose and subsequently developed rapid muscle wasting, neurological impairment, and long-term disability. Synopsis Julie Pinder testified that she received her first COVID-19 vaccine dose in March 2021 due to fear generated by media messaging and a desire to “do her part.” Following the first dose, she experienced extreme fatigue, rash, elevated heart rate, calf cramping, and ankle weakness but did not initially associate these symptoms with vaccination. Despite reluctance, she sought a second dose after workplace discussions about mandates and mask removal for the vaccinated, as well as social pressure and comments from political leadership regarding the unvaccinated. A pharmacist initially declined to administer the second dose without medical clearance, but an emergency room physician refused to consider an exemption and warned her she could endanger her grandchild if she remained unvaccinated. After receiving the second dose, Pinder testified that she developed metallic taste, severe migraine, temporary vision loss in one eye, and progressively worsening neurological symptoms. Within weeks, she began dropping objects, experiencing cognitive impairment, muscle cramping, swallowing difficulty, and rapid visible muscle wasting affecting her limbs, trunk, and neck. She sought care at St. Thomas hospital and later at London Health Sciences Centre, where she was briefly admitted. Although Guillain-Barré syndrome was mentioned, she testified that appropriate diagnostic procedures were not performed at that time. She underwent nerve conduction studies, MRI, CT scans, and genetic testing, but no definitive autoimmune condition was identified. Pinder stated that one specialist suggested the injury was vaccine-related, but she faced difficulty obtaining formal recognition. Her long-term disability claim was denied on the basis of pre-existing neurological reactions, and she reported delays and barriers in accessing the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program. She testified that she lost her employment, that her husband also suffered cardiac injury after vaccination, and that both financial strain and online censorship compounded their hardship. She expressed concern about pediatric vaccination risks and stated that injured individuals lack meaningful institutional support. 🔎 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 Northwest Territories border closure, Whitehorse Yukon residence, remote fly-in camp, tourism shutdown 2020, permit requirements, self-isolation mandates, Chief Public Health Officer correspondence, mining camps allowed, 1.5 million revenue loss, international clientele blocked, travel ban bereavement, youth sports exclusion, vaccine passport restrictions, community ostracism, Great Barrington Declaration Included in the Report: Ms. Sunje Petersen Tourism Business Owner Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-162 Hearing Red Deer Alberta Date: April 26, 2023 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Severe economic loss and personal hardship resulting from border closures, travel restrictions, and territorial lockdown policies affecting remote tourism operations. One Line Summary Northwest Territories outfitter describes 18 months of lost income, permit barriers, family hardship, and social division during COVID restrictions. Synopsis Sünje Petersen, a Whitehorse-based tourism outfitter operating a remote fly-in hunting camp in the Northwest Territories, testified that border closures and territorial restrictions eliminated her business income for the entire 2020 season and approximately half of 2021. Approximately 95 percent of her clientele originated from outside Canada, and territorial border closures prevented both international and domestic clients from accessing the camp. She described the requirement for special permits for family access to the remote area, mandatory self-isolation declarations for clients, and ongoing reporting obligations, despite the camp’s isolation and one-on-one guiding structure. She stated that requests to allow limited Canadian clients were denied despite written correspondence with the Chief Public Health Officer. Ms. Petersen testified that she questioned the epidemiological basis for denying access to five Canadian clients in a fully remote setting, while mining operations and other designated essential activities continued in the region. She stated that her business, which had operated for nearly 20 years and generated approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue, survived only due to accumulated savings. She emphasized that the economic effects extended beyond her family to guides, aviation companies, hotels, and other service providers dependent on tourism income. She further described significant personal impacts, including inability to travel overseas during family medical crises and deaths, restrictions affecting her children’s education and athletic training, and social exclusion related to vaccine passport policies. She reported community division and social repercussions after speaking publicly against vaccination and lockdown measures. She concluded by advocating for targeted quarantine of sick individuals rather than broad lockdowns and stated that tourism closures had lasting economic consequences for northern communities. 🔎 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 Youth Protection Act appeal, Supreme Court leave refusal, expert witness recruitment, child vaccination dispute, CIUSSS mootness argument, contempt allegation vaccination, new evidence on appeal, Alexandra Henrion-Caude report, Steven Pelech testimony, Eric Flaim testimony, parental rights removal, Ministry exemption directive, coroner report substance, World Economic Forum link claim, Supreme Court response letter Included in the Report: Mr. Luc Harvey Investigator and Former Member of Parliament Both (Expert and Personal Experience) Witness ID: NCI-W-257 Hearing Québec City Québec Date: May 13, 2025 Report Inquiry into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada; November 2023 Main Topic Involvement in a youth protection court case challenging COVID-19 vaccination of a minor, recruitment of expert witnesses for appeal, and concerns regarding judicial process and institutional conduct. One Line Summary A former MP describes assisting in a court challenge to a child’s COVID-19 vaccination, recruiting expert witnesses for appeal, and raising concerns about judicial handling and institutional influence. Synopsis Luc Harvey testified that he assisted a father in a legal case under Quebec’s Youth Protection Act concerning the COVID-19 vaccination of a minor child with disabilities. He explained that, at the appeal stage, he leveraged his national and international network to recruit expert witnesses, including academics from Canadian universities and European clinical researchers, to address questions of vaccine safety, benefit, and alleged methodological bias in authorization studies. He stated that the purpose of introducing these experts was to enhance the evidentiary record and secure a full debate before the courts regarding the appropriateness of vaccinating the child. Harvey described procedural events in which, after signalling the intention to introduce new expert evidence on appeal, the child was vaccinated during the proceedings. He stated that the opposing public health authority argued the matter had become moot because the child had already received a dose. An application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada was subsequently denied. He further testified that the father’s visitation rights were progressively restricted and eventually removed, and that uncertainty remains regarding future vaccination decisions. In addition to the specific case, Harvey presented supplementary documents, including a ministry letter concerning medical exemptions, a coroner’s report noting an unidentified substance in a deceased individual’s blood, and correspondence from the Supreme Court regarding COVID-related jurisdiction. He also referenced public information suggesting institutional links between senior legal officials and the World Economic Forum. He concluded by expressing concern about access to debate within the judicial system and the broader protection of parental rights and civil liberties during the pandemic period. 🔎 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 Lac La Ronge Indian Band, vaccine passport policy, leave without pay, employment termination, EI denial, human rights complaint denial, natural immunity claim, ivermectin recovery claim, AppliTrack discrimination concern, daughter online schooling, mental health decline, restaurant access restrictions, Saskatchewan teaching certificate, unemployment period, workplace exemption request Included in the Report: Ms. Chantel Kona Barreda Teacher Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-142 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 Employment termination and financial hardship following implementation of a workplace COVID-19 vaccine passport policy in a Saskatchewan First Nation school. One Line Summary A Saskatchewan teacher describes losing her job under a school vaccine passport policy, subsequent EI and human rights claim denials, and impacts on her daughter’s education and mental health. Synopsis Chantel Barreda testified that she was a Grade 7 teacher at a Lac La Ronge Indian Band school when a workplace COVID-19 vaccination passport policy was introduced in September 2021 with short notice. She stated that the policy required vaccination or termination and that she chose not to comply based on her view that the vaccine was experimental and inconsistent with changing definitions. She was placed on leave without pay effective September 20 and received a termination letter in October after the compliance deadline passed. She reported that she contracted COVID-19 during that period and recovered, which she described as providing natural immunity. Barreda testified that she applied for Employment Insurance but was denied benefits and that her complaints to human rights bodies were also rejected. She stated that her daughter, who attended the same school, was withdrawn and enrolled in online schooling for the remainder of the year. She described her daughter experiencing depression and isolation, and stated that the family’s mental health declined amid unemployment, social restrictions, and financial uncertainty. She further testified that she holds both a Bachelor and Master of Education and a valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate but has faced difficulty securing employment, in part due to required disclosure of termination on standardized education application forms. She reported experiencing social isolation, loss of friendships, and temporary unemployment, later obtaining only short-term contract work. She concluded by calling for leadership accountability, critical thinking, and transparency in institutional decision-making. 🔎 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 reaction, gastrointestinal symptoms, esophagitis diagnosis, CAEFISS report submission, third dose exemption denial, family coercion pressure, Freedom Convoy donation, eviction by father, stroke disability limitation, TD Bank disability, Manulife insurer, social isolation impact, support groups involvement, government trust erosion, freedom security statement Included in the Report: Ms. Évelyne Thérrien Bank Employee Personal Experience Witness ID: NCI-W-243 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 Adverse reactions following second COVID-19 vaccine dose and subsequent family conflict, housing instability, and social division related to refusal of a third dose. One Line Summary A Quebec woman on long-term disability describes significant side effects after her second vaccine dose and severe family conflict following her refusal of a third dose. Synopsis Évelyne Therrien, a former TD Bank employee on long-term disability due to prior health issues including stroke and celiac disease, testified that she voluntarily received two COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021. She reported no adverse effects after the first dose but described immediate and persistent symptoms following her second dose on July 1, 2021, including diarrhea, muscle pain, headaches, fatigue, sweating, chills, insomnia, and later esophagitis requiring medical treatment. She initially did not request that her symptoms be formally reported, believing they would not be taken seriously, but later submitted a report through Canada’s adverse event reporting system. Therrien stated that between doses she had begun conducting personal research and no longer wished to receive the second injection but proceeded due to anticipated family pressure while living with her father. When the third dose campaign intensified in late 2021, she refused further vaccination and sought a medical exemption, which she testified was denied. She described escalating verbal conflict with her father, including daily hostility and eventual eviction after she donated to the Freedom Convoy in early 2022. Due to mobility limitations from her stroke, she required four months to secure alternate housing and moved in July 2022. She testified that the situation caused long-term strain in her relationship with her father and brother and contributed to emotional distress and social isolation. Since relocating, she has engaged in volunteer work and support groups to rebuild social connections. In her concluding remarks, she stated that individuals should not sacrifice freedom and personal integrity for what she characterized as an illusion of 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.