Date Announced for the Inquest into the Death of Remi Desjardins

Dr. Laura Piccinin, Regional Supervising Coroner, Sudbury Region, Sudbury Office, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Remi Desjardins. The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. Dr. Joel Kirsh will be the presiding officer and Kristin Smith will be the inquest counsel.

Mr. Desjardins, 48 years old, died on February 9, 2022, while working at a surface mine site near Matheson, Ontario. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

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

The inquest is expected to last up to four days and hear from approximately five 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-remi-desjardins/

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