Inquest into Raymond Alliman's death begins August 10 following 2017 Ottawa police interaction
A mandatory inquest into the 31-year-old's death during a June 3, 2017 interaction with Ottawa police will be conducted by video conference starting Monday, August 10.
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A mandatory inquest into the death of Raymond Alliman will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026. Bonnie Goldberg will serve as the presiding officer and Robert Kozak will be the inquest counsel.
Alliman, 31 years old, died on June 3, 2017, following an interaction with officers from the Ottawa Police Service on the same day. An inquest into his death is required under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Alliman's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last six days and hear from approximately seven witnesses. It will be conducted by video conference, with members of the public able to view the proceedings live online.
The facts
When does the Raymond Alliman inquest begin?
The inquest begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.
How long is the inquest expected to last?
The inquest into Raymond Alliman's death is expected to last six days.
How many witnesses will testify?
Approximately seven witnesses will be heard during the inquest.
Can the public watch the inquest?
Yes, members of the public can view the proceedings live online, as the inquest will be conducted by video conference.
