Inquest Date into the Death of Jose Amaral Announced

November 21, 2022

November 14, 2022

Solicitor General

Dr. Michael Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, has announced the date for the inquest into the death of Jose Amaral.

Mr. Amaral, 49, died on November 25, 2015, from injuries sustained while working underground at the Musselwhite Mine in Kenora District. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Amaral’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths from occurring in similar circumstances.

The inquest is expected to last four days and hear from approximately 20 witnesses.

The inquest will start at 9:30 a.m. on December 6, 2022. Etienne Esquega will be the presiding officer and inquest counsel will be Citlally Maciel and Tara Schuck.

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.

https://firstclassfacilitation.ca/office-of-the-chief-coroner/inquest-into-the-death-of-jose-amaral/

For more information about inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests.