Date Announced for the Inquest into the Death of Jamal Francique

Dr. Jennifer M. Dmetrichuk, Regional Supervising Coroner, Central Region, Central West Office, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Jamal Francique. The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Bonnie Goldberg will be the presiding officer and Roger Shallow will be the inquest counsel.

Mr. Francique, 28 years old, died on January 9, 2020, following an interaction with officers from the Peel Regional Police Service that occurred on January 7, 2020. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

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

The inquest is expected to last eleven 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-jamal-francique/

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