Vaccine clawbacks you missed this year
Canadians have voted the Freedom Convoy as the biggest news story of the year. But in 2022, The Counter Signal closely followed Covid-19 vaccine clawbacks and policy changes. Below is a recap of these critical stories you don’t want to miss.
Recapping CBC’s false Freedom Convoy reporting
On top of two recent whistleblowers quitting and denouncing the network, CBC printed memorable bits of misinformation and “Russia!” conspiracy theories in its 2022 Freedom Convoy reporting.
GiveSendGo CFO accuses NDP MP of spreading ‘outrageous’ misinformation
GiveSendGo CFO Jacob Wells says he was shocked by misinformation spread by NDP MP Matthew Green.
Dr. Bridle sues Guelph University and their professors
Dr. Byram Bridle, a viral immunologist and tenured professor at Guelph University’s Ontario Veterinary College, is suing his university and 11 other parties for tortious conduct against him.
Canadians seriously injured by Covid vaccine collect more than $2.7 million
Fifty Canadians injured by the Covid-19 vaccine were awarded a combined $2.7 million after filing a claim with the federal government’s injury reporting system.
Unvaccinated woman wins employment insurance after feds tried to deny it
A woman fired for failing to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination won her plea to receive employment insurance after taking her case to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (SST).
Independent board member responsible for ensuring vaccine safety was on Pfizer’s payroll
A Pfizer’s Independent Data Safety Monitoring Board member admitted in court that she was on the pharmaceutical company’s payroll.
New Zealand launches terrorist hotline for citizens to report neighbours
The New Zealand government launched an anti-terrorism initiative encouraging citizens to rap on their neighbours, including those opposed to Covid-19 restrictions.
EXCLUSIVE: GiveSendGo CFO reflects on Freedom Convoy
GiveSendGo CFO Jacob Wells says he has no regrets about his crowdfunding company’s involvement with the Freedom Convoy.
Norwegian woman faces three years in prison for saying men can’t be lesbians
A Norwegian filmmaker is facing up to three years in prison for a Facebook post she wrote saying men cannot be lesbians.