After 24 days of hearing from more than 300 witnesses in eight cities across Canada, the National Citizens' Inquiry on COVID-19 has issued its final report.
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November 28, 2023 - "The Final Report of the National Citizens Inquiry into Canada’s response to COVID-19 was released during a virtual hearing on Tuesday. The report contains hundreds of recommendations impacting all segments of Canadian society. It was based on the testimony of more than 300 members of the public and expert witnesses during 24 days of hearings in eight cities and additional virtual hearings ... with no funding from government and no large corporate funding.... [A]lthough subpoenas were issued to 63 members of government, regulators and authorities urging them to testify, none appeared....
"The primary recommendations of the report concerned COVID-19 'genetic vaccines.' The report said their use 'should be stopped immediately.' In addition, 'A full judicial investigation of the process under which the COVID-19 vaccinations were authorized in Canada must be carried out. Criminal liability, if discovered, may be dealt with under existing Canadian law.'
"A press release from the NCI summarized a broad list of recommendations.
- Conduct a thorough review of the Canadian courts’ handling of pandemic-related cases and their impact on the rule of law. Rebuild public confidence in the justice system by addressing concerns raised during the pandemic.
- Examine and reform the extent of executive authority during emergencies, ensuring proper checks and balances to prevent unelected officials from making far-reaching decisions without accountability or oversight.
- Establish a clear framework for the oversight of public health authorities’ decision-making processes during emergencies to balance public health needs with individual rights and freedoms.
- Enact legislation that requires administrative bodies to demonstrate their expertise and rationale for decisions, particularly when those decisions infringe on individual and human rights.
- Establish a clear framework for the oversight of public health authorities’ decision-making processes during emergencies to balance public health needs with individual rights and freedoms.
- Conduct an independent, multidisciplinary inquiry into the governance of professional colleges, especially those governing medical professionals, to ensure transparency, independence and accountability in their decision-making and that activities of the colleges adhere to Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Safeguard healthcare professionals’ freedom of expression while ensuring they provide accurate and evidence-based information to the public.
- Review the ability of regulators to interfere in the patient–practitioner relationship, ensuring that professional judgment remains independent and guided by the best interests of the patient, including privacy protection of patient medical information....
- [R]eview labour laws to ensure they provide adequate protection to both unionized and non-unionized employees during health emergencies such as the pandemic. This should include mechanisms for addressing workplace issues related to mandates and safety concerns.
- Ensure that in-person learning remains the primary mode of education, even during public health crises. Remote learning should only be used as a last resort and for a limited duration and in conjunction with parental consultation.
- Develop strategies to support vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, those struggling with addiction and victims of domestic abuse, during crises. Ensure access to essential services is maintained....
- [R]einforce the importance of Informed Consent, especially in the context of medical treatments such as vaccines. It should ensure individuals have access to comprehensive information about medical treatments, including potential risks and benefits and have the right to refuse treatment without coercion.
- Immediate[ly] develop[] ... a Judicial Panel, overseen by citizens, with the responsibility to investigate the human rights violations that were committed by both government and private corporations during the pandemic.
- Carry out immediate judicial reviews of all pandemic-related court cases that were denied on the basis of mootness or judicial notice.....
- [R]ecognize that all religions ... must be afforded all protections and shields guaranteed under the Criminal Code, the Canada Constitution, 1867, the Bill of Rights, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Commission a study to determine the validity of setting up a National Crisis Oversight Council to safeguard democratic principles, protect individual rights and maintain public trust during future emergencies, such as pandemics.
"The NCI also recommends that 'Canada register immediate reservation against the Pandemic Convention and the amendments to the International Health Regulations once they are put forth by the WHO to allow time for proper consideration of the initiatives and their potential impact on Canada. At the same time, Canada should conduct a public inquiry and consultation into the benefits and risks of both its current obligations under the WHO, and the proposed Pandemic Convention and proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations.'
"Digital copies of the Report are available at https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca."
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