Credentials

Andre Givogue worked as an administrative clerk for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. In 2019, he took a voluntary demotion to work from home full-time. When vaccine mandates were implemented in 2021, Andre refused to disclose his vaccination status on privacy grounds. This led to him being placed on leave without pay, despite already working remotely. Andre then pursued legal action through various channels, including grievances, human rights complaints, and court challenges, arguing that the mandates constituted genetic discrimination. Though facing many obstacles, Andre has persevered in fighting for privacy rights and against discrimination.

Summary

Andre Givogue testifies about his legal battle against COVID-19 vaccine mandates as a federal employee. He explains how he refused to disclose his vaccination status on privacy grounds, which led to him being placed on leave without pay despite already working from home. Andre details his efforts to challenge this through grievances, human rights complaints, and court cases, arguing that requiring disclosure of vaccination status violated privacy rights and constituted genetic discrimination. He describes the many obstacles he faced in the legal system, including having complaints dismissed without proper consideration of the merits. Andre emphasizes the broader impacts on families and society, as well as the dangerous precedent set for genetic privacy. He calls for better protections of rights and proper legal review of novel issues. Throughout his testimony, Andre demonstrates impressive legal knowledge and persistence in fighting for his principles.

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