Grace Neustaedter – Apr 28, 2023 – Red Deer, Alberta

A nurse with over 41 years of experience tells her story of how her religious exception was denied, and the ultimate loss of her job. She describes the negative effect the mandates had on her relationships with friends, family and the church.

Mandy Geml – Apr 22, 2023 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Mandy Geml and her family suffered unspeakable hatred and segregation for not being vaccinated, which caused incredible anxiety and fear. Mandy's daughter was in grade 8 and she was called a murderer by her teacher who claimed to not be pointing out her vaccination status but was preventing her from participating in everything the class was doing. As Mandy said, "she’s being removed from everything that she’s in, so how is that not?"

Michelle Malkoske – Apr 15, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ms. Malkoske is a licensed practical nurse with eight years of experience in community nursing. In 2020 she worked part-time as homecare nurse while home schooling her two youngest children. Her employer required all nurses to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. When she declined and declined regular testing (every 2 or 3 days), her shifts were cancelled for six months, leading to a substantial loss of income.

Sgt. Richard Abbott – Apr 15, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Staff Sergeant Richard Abbott was suspended and forced-out of the Edmonton Police Service for attending the protests in Milk River and Coutts, Alberta on his personal time. He discusses how his police department crossed from addressing health concerns to coercion, bullying and demeaning the Edmonton police membership.

Pierre Attallah – Apr 13, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pierre is a father of two boys and actively volunteered at their school. Pierre spoke out against the mask mandates in school and pointed out that the public health orders did not apply to public schools. The younger son experienced damage to his vocal cords due to having to yell louder through a mask, this was confirmed by a speech pathologist and an ENT specialist. Despite this, he was advised that the child should speak quieter and no mask exemption was given.

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.