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NEWS RELEASE
Inquest Date into the Death of Olivier Bruneau Announced
July 06, 2022
Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Olivier Bruneau.
Mr. Bruneau, 24, died in hospital on March 23, 2016, from injuries sustained while working at a construction site in Ottawa. An inquest into Mr. Bruneau’s death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The purpose of the inquest is to examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Bruneau’s death. Once all parties with standing have the opportunity to present their information and ask questions of the witnesses, the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths from occurring in similar circumstances.
The inquest is expected to last five days and hear from approximately 17 witnesses.
The inquest will start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Holiday Inn and Suites Kanata, 101 Kanata Ave. If needed, continuation dates are tentatively booked for October 11-14, 2022. Dr. Geoffrey Bond will be the presiding officer and Mark Holmes will be inquest counsel.
Media Contacts
Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion
Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office
613-249-0055