Press Release
Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner, North Region, Sudbury office, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Justin Alexander Trudeau. The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025. Dr. Ronald Goldstein will be the presiding officer. Robert Kozak and Jenna Simpson will be the inquest counsel.
Mr. Trudeau, 44 years old, was from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. He died on February 13, 2021, while in custody at the Sudbury Jail.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Trudeau’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last eight days and hear from approximately 14 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.
For more information about inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests.
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