Conservative MP Dean Allison said that since announcing an inquiry into reports from Canadians who say they were injured by COVID-19 vaccines, hundreds of people have come forward to share their experiences.
“Hundreds of Canadians from across the country have reached out to share their experiences. Many have spoken about the physical, emotional, financial, and personal challenges they continue to face today,” Allison told reporters on July 9 on Parliament Hill. “Not everyone is comfortable testifying publicly, and we completely understand that. But we still want to hear your story.”
The Allison Inquiry, first announced on June 4, is described as a non-partisan inquiry that will hear from Canadians injured by COVID-19 vaccines. The hearings, to be broadcast live from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11, may include testimonies from experts.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 58,000 adverse events from COVID-19 vaccines have been reported, including more than 11,000 classified as serious. The data has not been updated since January 2024.
Allison told reporters that he wanted to promote compassion both for Canadians who suffered from COVID-19 or suffered from a COVID-19 vaccine injury….