News ReleaseMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralOctober 16, 2026

Inquest into Matheson mine worker’s death starts October 26

The public can watch the four-day inquest by video conference as it examines the circumstances of Rémi Desjardins’s 2022 death.

Summary

  • When: October 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The inquest is expected to last up to four days.
  • What it will examine: The circumstances surrounding Desjardins’s death on February 9, 2022, while working at a surface mine near Matheson.
  • How to watch: The proceedings will be held by video conference, with a live viewing link provided in the release.
  • A jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

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Source: Ontario Newsroom

Official release