Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Eishia Hudson

January 20, 2022

A standing hearing will take place on Friday, Feb. 11 to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Eishia Hudson, age 16, of Winnipeg.

Before the inquest begins, the judge will decide who can participate in the process and question witnesses. Individuals and groups may make an application to be granted standing and should contact Dayna Steinfeld, inquest counsel, at 204-809-5958 or dsteinfeld@ravenlaw.com by Jan. 21.

The standing hearing will be held virtually at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11. After contacting inquest counsel, individuals or groups wanting to appear to make an application for standing will need to contact the provincial court trial co-ordinator to obtain the link to the virtual session. For more information, contact Jhess Lett Pagtakhan at pctrialcoordinators@gov.mb.ca.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Communications and Stakeholder Relations: 204-451-7109.

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