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Public inquiries held under the Fatality Inquiries Act are limited to establishing the cause, manner, time, place and circumstances of death, as well as the identity of the deceased. The judge may make recommendations on the prevention of similar occurrences but is prohibited, under the act, from making findings of legal responsibility.

Fatality inquiries are scheduled after all investigations have been completed and after the conclusion of any criminal charges, including the appeals. Once these matters are resolved, Alberta Justice works with the interested parties and the Provincial Court to schedule a date for the inquiry.

Pre-inquiry conferences were introduced in September 2005. They are the first step in any fatality inquiry called since that time. They are intended to ensure that all parties understand the purposes of the inquiry, what issues will be explored, and what procedures will be followed. No witnesses are called and no evidence is introduced. They are open to the public and the media.

View the documents below for the list of fatality inquiry dates currently scheduled. Future inquiries will be added as dates are confirmed.

Some fatalities result in criminal investigations or charges. A fatality inquiry can not begin until those matters are resolved. A list of inquiries that are pending resolution of criminal matters, inquiries that have been completed and final reports released after September 2005 are available online.