Inquest into the Death of Ryan Rawson-Keeley
The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026. Dr. Geoffrey Bond will be the presiding officer and Robert Kozak will be the inquest counsel.
Mr. Rawson-Keeley, 38 years old, died on March 2, 2021, while in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Rawson-Keeley’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last ten days and hear from approximately 10 witnesses.
Inquest Postponed
The presiding officer has directed that the inquest into the death of Ryan Rawson-Keeley, scheduled to begin on March 2, 2026, be postponed.
Further information will follow when it becomes available.
Additional Information
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