[0.00-4.48] Over the past several months, we've been asking Canadians who experience serious adverse events
[4.48-10.72] following COVID-19 vaccination to come forward and share their stories. The response has been
[10.72-17.52] overwhelming. More than 1,000 people have now applied online asking for the opportunity to have
[17.52-26.00] their voices heard. Think about that for one moment. More than 1,000 Canadians have stepped forward,
[26.00-30.16] many after years of struggling with their health, struggling to get answers and struggling
[30.16-35.92] to navigate a system, they believe was supposed to help them. Unfortunately, we simply cannot
[35.92-40.64] hear from everyone during these hearings. In September, we expect to hear directly from
[40.64-46.64] approximately 15 vaccine injured Canadians, 50 vaccine injured Canadians, but I want to make
[46.64-53.36] something very clear. The 50 people who testify are not the only stories that matter. They represent
[53.36-59.04] more than the 1,000 people that have contacted us and the many, many more Canadians across the
[59.04-65.04] country who have never come forward. These are not statistics. They are mothers and fathers,
[65.68-74.48] sons and daughters, friends and neighbors. They are MPs, MP staff and senators. They are in the
[74.48-80.88] media. They are doctors. They are literally in every walk of life. We're also going to hear from
[80.96-87.44] Crystal, the sister of Scott Gorey. Scott was well known here in Parliament Hill, where he served
[87.44-94.88] as a dedicated staff member to several members of Parliament. Sadly, Scott's family said goodbye to
[94.88-103.68] him in July. He leaves behind his wife and two young children. Scott passed away from myocarditis.
[103.68-109.76] Before he died, Scott told a sister that he wanted his story to be told. He wanted people to know
[109.76-115.52] what he experienced and what he and his family had gone through. Scott is no longer here to tell that
[115.52-122.88] story, so a sister crystal will honor her brother's request and tell it for him. That is what these hearings
[122.88-127.84] are about, giving a voice to people who have asked to be heard, including those who are no longer
[127.84-140.64] able to speak for themselves, and they deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.