Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
After years of minimizing vaccine injuries, Public Health Canada is slowly revealing the extent of the hardship Canadians face in the aftermath of Covid-era vaccine passports and mandates.
According to records, over 10,000 “serious” injury cases were reported, including 442 deaths. These injuries included 1,167 cases of heart inflammation, 289 strokes, 283 heart attacks, 198 cases of facial paralysis, 116 cases of kidney damage, and 88 spontaneous abortions. As of July 2025, compensation paid for medical and funeral expenses totaled $18.1 million, with 3,317 Canadians filing claims.
Ottawa is admitting its vaccine injury compensation system has failed Canadians harmed by COVID-19 shots, acknowledging delays and mismanagement after paying out more than $18 million while thousands of claims remain unresolved.
Blacklock’s Reporter says the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed it will take direct control of the Vaccine Injury Support Program effective April 1, 2026, ending reliance on outside consultants who federal officials now concede caused “frustration and hardship” for applicants seeking compensation.
In a December 12 briefing note, the agency said it had heard repeatedly that the claims process was “slow and difficult for many,” prompting the federal government to intervene.
The note said Ottawa remains committed to providing timely financial support to people who suffer serious and permanent injuries after receiving Health Canada–approved vaccines.
The management change was confirmed in a President’s Binder dated October 2, released Monday, following reporting last summer that raised concerns about consultant-led administration of the program.
“The Government of Canada intends to bring the administration of the program under the Public Health Agency as of April 1, 2026,” the Binder said, adding that officials are working with the consultant to ensure a smooth transition while continuing payments to approved claimants.
As of July 1, compensation totaled $18.1 million, with 3,317 Canadians having filed claims. Most cases remain pending. Payments cover medical costs and funeral expenses, but the agency failed to update required program statistics by last December 1.
