Schedule of coroner’s inquests
View the full schedule of upcoming inquests, watch them online and get information and news about past inquests.
Overview
An inquest is a public hearing conducted by a coroner before a jury of five community members. Inquests are held to inform the public about the circumstances of a death.
You can find press releases and information regarding inquests officially issued on the Ontario Newsroom. You can watch the proceedings of some scheduled inquests live online on the Office of the Chief Coroner's YouTube channel.
For more information, please contact: OCC.inquiries@ontario.ca
Schedule of inquests
This schedule is current as of July 29, 2022
Deceased | Date of inquest | Location of inquest | Presiding coroner | Details/news release |
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WETTLAUFER, Alexander | August 22, 2022 | by video conference | Dr. Mara Muraven | Mr. Wettlaufer, 21, died in hospital on March 14, 2016, from injuries following an interaction with Toronto police officers. News Release |
PIGEAU, Richard | August 29, 2022 | Sudbury | Dr. David Cameron | Mr. Pigeau, 54, died on October 20, 2015, from injuries sustained while working at the Nickel Rim South Mine in the City of Greater Sudbury. News Release |
BRUNEAU, Olivier | postponed | Kanata | Dr. Geoffrey Bond | Mr. Bruneau, 24, died in hospital on March 23, 2016, from injuries sustained while working at a construction site in Ottawa. News Release |
Updated: July 29, 2022
Published: November 05, 2021