--- title: "MP Dean Allison's inquiry hears COVID-19 vaccine injury testimony" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-12T01:25:17.921Z" source_reported: "2026-09-12T00:55:34.921Z" updated: "2026-09-12T01:25:17.921Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-12T02:30:22.610808+00:00" --- # MP Dean Allison's inquiry hears COVID-19 vaccine injury testimony *Independent hearings in Ottawa featured 50 witnesses sharing personal experiences of adverse events.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust 86 – many outlets, Health Canada data, news release, specific figures and dates cited. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95 – clear context, quotes from witnesses and experts, specific data, next steps explained, well‑structured. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30 – mostly factual reporting; occasional sensational digests but no exaggerated headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Conservative MP Dean Allison's independent inquiry into COVID-19 vaccine injuries took place over four days in Ottawa. - The inquiry heard testimony from 50 witnesses who applied to share their experiences of alleged vaccine-related harm. - The federal government did not sanction the inquiry, and Health Canada did not provide testimony. - The Vaccine Injury Support Program received 3,557 claims and paid out over $21 million between June 2021 and November 2025. Conservative MP Dean Allison organised an independent inquiry into COVID-19 vaccine injuries, which took place over four days in Ottawa from September 8 to September 11, 2026. The inquiry heard testimony from 50 witnesses, selected from more than 1,400 applicants, who shared personal accounts of alleged harm following vaccination. The hearings were not sanctioned by the federal government and did not include testimony from Health Canada. According to Health Canada, the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP) received 3,557 claims and disbursed over $21 million between June 2021 and November 2025. Of the 1,433 claims assessed by the Medical Review Board, 252 were approved. To be eligible for VISP, individuals must have experienced a serious or permanent injury resulting from a Health Canada-authorized vaccine. The program's administration has faced criticism, with some claimants reporting frustration with the process and appeals. ## Disagreement on inquiry's purpose and scope The inquiry's terms of reference stated its intention was to listen to Canadians and not to make findings of fact or reach conclusions. Conservative MP Dean Allison described the inquiry as an effort to "begin a conversation that should've begun years ago" and stated that "compassion should never be controversial." CTV News reported Allison as saying the goal was to raise awareness and put pressure on the government. However, the inquiry's website noted that "more than 30 democratic countries" have launched inquiries into pandemic responses, including vaccines. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson also testified, focusing his remarks on criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci and claims about the virus's origins. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the total number of adverse events reported after COVID-19 vaccination, which was fewer than 12,000 considered serious out of over 58,000 reported events as of January 2024. None of the right-rated digests mention the number of claims approved by the Vaccine Injury Support Program's Medical Review Board, which was 252 out of 1,433 assessed claims. ## Who covered it Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 18% (3) - Centre: 5% (1) - Right: 77% (13) 2 of 19 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-12T02:30:22.610808+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-12T03:00:20.146Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted that the inquiry was not sanctioned by the federal government and did not hear from Health Canada. CBC News noted that the inquiry was independent and that most witnesses were Canadians sharing personal stories. Global News's digest stated that an investigation uncovered complaints against the federal government's support program for vaccine-injured Canadians. Smithers Interior News's digest described the inquiry as an opportunity for healing and a nonpartisan initiative. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from CTV News focused on concerns arising from the informal nature of the inquiry, noting it lacked the ability to compel witnesses. It quoted infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch stating that, based on current data, vaccination still reasonably reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. The report also detailed the experience of Carrie Sakamoto, who received $62,000 from the Vaccine Injury Support Program but found the process mismanaged and subject to red tape. ### Right - Right-rated reports led with the testimony of Canadians sharing their experiences of alleged vaccine injuries. Headlines frequently used phrases such as "told their truth" and "heartbreaking" to describe the accounts. Many reports highlighted that the inquiry was independent and that MPs were moved by the testimony. Several digests mentioned U.S. Senator Ron Johnson's testimony and support from figures like UFC legend Georges St-Pierre. The Epoch Times and NTD News provided live coverage of the proceedings. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 2 - mixed: 6 - high: 7 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/11273729/canada-vaccine-injury-support-program-reaction) — ‘Breach of trust’: Critics slam Ottawa’s vaccine injury program ‘failure’ - [Toronto Sun](https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/vaccine-injured-told-their-truth-allison-inquiry-government-should-listen) — WARMINGTON: The vaccine injured told their truth at Allison Inquiry – government should listen - [NTD News](https://ntd.com/ntdplus/live-now-allison-inquiry-hears-testimony-from-canadians-reporting-covid-19-vaccine-injuries-day-4_1170981.html) — Allison Inquiry Hears Testimony From Canadians Reporting COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries (Day 4) - [National Daily Newspaper](https://nationaldailyng.com/families-failed-by-covid-19-vaccine-tell-inquiry-of-pain) — Families failed by COVID-19 vaccine tell inquiry of pain - [Canada Free Press](https://canadafreepress.com/article-video/the-allison-inquiry) — The Allison Inquiry--Live Feed - [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/dean-allison-inquiry-covid-vaccine-injury-9.7340825) — Conservative MP holds independent hearings into COVID-19 vaccine injuries - [junonews.com](https://junonews.com/p/must-read-mps-break-down-hearing) — MUST READ: MPs break down hearing stories of Canadians injured after COVID shots - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/blood-clot-developed-after-moderna-shot-covid-vaccine-injuries-allison-inquiry-day-4-live/videoshow/134072864.cms) — 'Blood clots developed after Moderna shot…': COVID vaccine injuries Allison inquiry Day 4 LIVE - [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/allison-inquiry-exposes-twin-faces-of-fight-against-covid-vaccine-policies) — 'My life is effectively destroyed': Allison Inquiry exposes twin faces of fight against COVID vaccine policies - [The Blaze](https://theblaze.com/fearless/georges-st-pierre-vaccine-injury) — 'Let the truth come out': UFC legend Georges St-Pierre backs vaccine-injury inquiry - [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/let-the-truth-come-out-ufc-legend-georges-st-pierre-backs-vaccine-injury-inquiry-2677844132.html) — 'Let the truth come out': UFC legend Georges St-Pierre backs vaccine-injury inquiry - [Rebel News](http://rebelnews.com/live_updates_day_3_of_allison_inquiry_into_covid_vaccine_injuries) — Day 3 of Allison Inquiry into COVID vaccine injuries - [Smithers Interior News](https://interior-news.com/2026/09/10/allison-inquiry-an-opportunity-for-healing) — Allison Inquiry an opportunity for healing - The Interior News - Smithers BC - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-now-allison-inquiry-hears-testimony-from-canadians-reporting-covid-19-vaccine-injuries-day3-6083958) — Allison Inquiry Hears Testimony From Canadians Reporting COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries (DAY3) - [Western Standard](https://westernstandard.news/news/watch-dramatic-testimony-from-families-of-vaccine-injured-at-the-allison-inquiry/76832) — Dramatic testimony from families of vaccine-injured at the Allison Inquiry - [lorrainepayette.substack.com](https://lorrainepayette.substack.com/p/allison-inquiry-regarding-adverse) — Allison Inquiry regarding adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccines - [publichealthpolicyjournal.com](https://publichealthpolicyjournal.com/canadian-lawmakers-hold-4-day-inquiry-into-covid-vaccine-injuries) — Canadian Lawmakers Hold 4-Day Inquiry Into COVID Vaccine Injuries - Science, Public Health Policy and the Law - [Todayville](https://todayville.com/edmonton/day-one-of-allison-inquiry-into-canadas-pandemic-response) — Day One of Allison Inquiry into Canada’s Pandemic Response - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/health/article/why-one-conservative-mps-push-to-probe-covid-19-vaccine-injuries-is-prompting-concern) — Why one Conservative MP’s push to probe COVID-19 vaccine injuries is prompting concern ## Questions **What was the Allison Inquiry?** The Allison Inquiry was an independent, four-day hearing organised by Conservative MP Dean Allison in Ottawa. It aimed to provide a platform for Canadians to share personal experiences of alleged injuries following COVID-19 vaccination, hearing testimony from 50 witnesses. **Did the federal government sanction the inquiry?** No, the federal government did not sanction the Allison Inquiry, and Health Canada did not provide testimony. The inquiry operated independently of official government structures. **How many claims has the Vaccine Injury Support Program received?** Between June 2021 and November 2025, the Vaccine Injury Support Program received 3,557 claims and paid out over $21 million. Of the 1,433 claims assessed, 252 were approved. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "MP Dean Allison's inquiry hears COVID-19 vaccine injury testimony", https://mediabias.news/politics/mp-dean-allisons-inquiry-hears-covid-19-vaccine-injury-testimony