Ontario Sets Date for Inquest into Death of Tyler Cavan
The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario has confirmed an inquest into the death of Tyler Cavan, a 25-year-old man who died in custody at the Hamilton–Wentworth Detention Centre in December 2021.
The inquest will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, and will be presided over by Dr. Geoffrey Bond, with Phillip Tsui serving as inquest counsel.
According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the inquest is mandatory under Ontario’s Coroners Act, requiring an inquiry whenever a person dies while detained in a correctional facility.
The hearing will start at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to run for approximately seven days, with testimony from about five witnesses.
Author summary: Inquest into Tyler Cavan's death set for October 20, 2025.