Cindy Stevenson – Apr 20, 2023 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Cindy had been an employee of CN Rail for 9 years when her employer mandated covid vaccines. She requested an exemption from her union/employer to remain at work and not be vaccinated as she had recently recovered from COVID and felt she had natural immunity. Cindy’s employer did not recognize natural immunity, and she was held out of service for refusing to be vaccinated. Cindy was denied employment insurance and filed a complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Jessica Kraft – Apr 15, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Jessica Kraft, a Canadian Blood Services worker, was terminated by her employer for refusing to provide her vaccination status and for refusing to comply with rapid testing. She received no severance, was not eligible to collect EI and will not be reinstated.

Jason Kurz – Apr 01, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario

Jason Kurz worked as Team Leader in the nuclear industry for Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Hired before the pandemic began, he refused to mask, get vaccinated or do testing as none of those were a condition of employment. He has now been fired and cancelled from his profession.

Cindy Campbell – Mar 31, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario

Cindy Campbell is a Registered Nurse. During her testimony she explains how early pandemic policies were tied to sustaining hospital function. Now, ER departments are closing due to nursing and staff shortages. Quality of care is at risk for the patients and community. She explains how these policies are threatening healthcare.