The Allison Inquiry: Listening to Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Injured
Canadians who say they were injured by COVID-19 shots will soon have an opportunity to share their experiences directly with federal lawmakers.
At a press conference on Parliament Hill on June 4, 2026, MP Dean Allison announced the launch of the Allison Inquiry, a four-day hearing scheduled for September 8–11, 2026, in Ottawa. The inquiry will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill and is being described as the first time Canadian lawmakers will formally listen to Canadians about their experiences with COVID-19 vaccine injuries.
The inquiry will be chaired by Dean Allison, MP for Niagara West, and will be conducted on a non-partisan basis. Members of Parliament and Senators from all political parties are eligible to participate as panel members. The hearings are being organized with the cooperation of the Covid Testimony Association, a not-for-profit organization established to assist in running the inquiry.
A Forum for Testimony
According to its published Terms of Reference, the Allison Inquiry will provide a neutral forum for Canadians to share personal experiences of injuries to themselves or others following COVID-19 vaccination.
The inquiry may also hear testimony from experts and others to provide context on vaccine injuries, as well as Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP), renamed Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP), and related compensation initiatives. Many Canadians are suffering and still waiting for compensation.
While the inquiry is not mandated to make findings of fact or reach conclusions, organizers state that the purpose of the Allison Inquiry is to listen to Canadians. At the conclusion of the hearings, panel members may choose to refer questions arising from the testimony to Parliament for consideration.
Becoming a Witness
Canadians interested in sharing their experiences may apply to become witnesses before the inquiry. According to organizers, individuals who believe they were injured by a COVID-19 shot, as well as family members speaking on behalf of someone affected, may be eligible to provide testimony.
Information about witness applications, hearing procedures and participation requirements is available through the Allison Inquiry website.
A First for Parliament
According to organizers, more than 30 democratic countries have undertaken inquiries examining aspects of the COVID-19 response, including lockdowns, mandates, vaccines and government decision-making. Canada has yet to hold a parliamentary inquiry focused specifically on hearing testimony from individuals who report COVID-19 vaccine injuries.
The hearings will be streamed live from Parliament Hill, allowing Canadians across the country to follow the testimony and proceedings.
Watch the press conference below and visit the Allison Inquiry website for more information about becoming a witness, participating in the hearings and reviewing the inquiry’s terms of reference.
MP Dean Allison is joined by Shawn Buckley (lawyer) and Theresa Buckley (inquiry volunteer):
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