ONTARIO—Dr. Harry Voogjarv, regional supervising coroner, North region, Sudbury office announced October 10 that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Justin Alexander Trudeau.
The inquest was scheduled to begin at 9:30 am this past Monday, October 20. Dr. Ronald Goldstein will be the presiding officer. Robert Kozak and Jenna Simpson will be the inquest counsel.
Mr. Trudeau, 44 years old, a Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory member, died on February 13, 2021, while in custody at the Sudbury jail.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Trudeau’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last eight days and hear from approximately 14 witnesses.
The inquest will be conducted by video conference. Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings can do so live at the link provided: https://firstclassfacilitation.ca/office-of-the-chief-coroner/inquest-into-the-death-of-justin-alexander-trudeau/
