News ReleaseMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralOctober 16, 2026
Public inquest into mine worker’s death set for October 26
The video-conference inquest will examine Remi Desjardins’s death at a surface mine near Matheson and can be watched live by the public.
Summary
A public inquest into Remi Desjardins’s death will begin by video conference at 9:30 a.m. on October 26, 2026.
- What it will examine: The circumstances of his death while working at a surface mine near Matheson on February 9, 2022.
- What to expect: Up to four days of proceedings and about five witnesses. The jury may make recommendations to help prevent further deaths.
- How to watch: The public can view the proceedings live through the inquest page.
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Source: Ontario Newsroom