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NEWS RELEASE
New Date for Inquest into the Death of Jean Hervé Veillette Announced
April 22, 2022
Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office, announced today that a new date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Jean Hervé Veillette.
Mr. Veillette, 48, died in hospital on January 17, 2019, after being transferred from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Veillette’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last three days and hear from approximately nine witnesses.
The inquest will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022. Dr. Bob Reddoch will preside as inquest officer and Christian Moreno will be the inquest counsel.
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.
Media Contacts
Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion
Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office
613-249-0055