Date Announced for the Inquest into the Death of Gregory Wilkinson

Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Gregory Wilkinson. The inquest will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday November 23, 2026. Etienne Esquega will be the presiding officer, and Indira Stewart will be the inquest counsel.

Mr. Wilkinson, 54 years old, died on February 3, 2022, at Brockville General Hospital after being transferred from the Brockville Jail. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Wilkinson’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

The inquest is expected to last five days and hear from approximately nine 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 below.

https://firstclassfacilitation.ca/office-of-the-chief-coroner/inquest-into-the-death-of-gregory-wilkinson

For more information about inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests.