Inquest into Regis Korchinski-Paquet's 2020 death from 24th-floor fall begins October 13
The inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a Toronto apartment balcony following an interaction with Toronto police in May 2020, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 13.
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An inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Korchinski-Paquet's death on May 27, 2020, when the 29-year-old Canadian woman of Ukrainian, Black and Indigenous ancestry fell from a 24th-floor apartment balcony following an interaction with Toronto Police Service officers.
Dr. David Cameron will serve as presiding officer, with Roger Shallow and Kate Forget acting as inquest counsel. Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West Region, announced the date. The inquest is expected to last 14 days and hear from approximately 15 witnesses.
The inquest will be conducted by video conference, and members of the public can view proceedings live via a link to be provided. A jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths in similar circumstances.
Korchinski-Paquet was originally from Nova Scotia. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit cleared five Toronto Police Service officers of wrongdoing in connection with the death. The incident drew widespread community reaction and online attention at the time.
The facts
When does the inquest into Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death begin?
The inquest begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
How long is the inquest expected to last?
The inquest is expected to last 14 days and will hear from approximately 15 witnesses.
How will the public access the inquest proceedings?
Members of the public can view the proceedings live via video conference through a link to be provided.
