Quebec coroner calls public inquiry into Montreal firefighter’s drowning

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May 13, 2022

MONTREAL — Quebec’s chief coroner is calling a public inquiry into the drowning of a Montreal firefighter last year.

Pierre Lacroix, a father of two, died after he was thrown into the St. Lawrence River during a rescue mission in October.

The 58-year-old was working with three colleagues to rescue boaters in distress when the firefighters’ vessel capsized in the turbulent waters of the Lachine Rapids.

While the others were all rescued, Lacroix died after he was trapped under the firefighters’ boat.

Chief coroner Pascale Descary says the inquiry will examine the causes and circumstances surrounding the death and make recommendations to avoid other tragedies.

Coroner Géhane Kamel will preside over the investigation, which will hear from nautical rescue teams in order to understand their mission, techniques and communication methods.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2022.

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Every Child Matters! The 3rd Annual Montreal March for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to take place on September 30

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September 28, 2023

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Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2023

Time: 1pm (media spokespersons will be on-site at 11:30am)

Location: Parc Jeanne-Mance (near the Monument Cartier)

Montreal, September 28, 2023 – On Saturday, Montrealer’s will be gathering for the 3rd Annual March for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year’s peaceful march is organized by The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and Resilience Montreal, and will highlight continued struggles for justice and dignity in Indigenous communities.

Since the first discovery of mass graves in 2021, searches across the country are ongoing near former Indian Residential Schools and that number has doubled.

Na’kuset, E.D. of NWSM: “This day needs to be more about challenging systemic discrimination, taking accountability, and creating justice. History will now have to be rewritten and we need your help with empowering Indigenous children.”

David Chapman, E.D. of Resilience Montreal: “The legacy of residential schools continues into the present. There is a significant over-representation of Indigenous people among the homeless population of Montreal. They are frequently the children of residential school survivors. Until this reality is taken seriously, we will not end homelessness.”

Ann Deer, Board Member of Resilience Montreal: “My vision is to build a safe community for the next seven generations.”

We call upon the community in the spirit of reconciliation, to join us in this walk with their friends, families, and allies to listen and learn from our speakers and walk in our moccasins. We encourage participants to bring their drums, posters, and banners.