Quebec calls for public inquests into police officer’s killing, deadly Montreal fire

The Quebec government is asking the coroner to hold public inquests into the killing of a provincial police officer and a deadly fire in Old Montreal.

Provincial police Sgt. Maureen Breau was stabbed to death March 27 while attempting to make an arrest in Louiseville, Que.

The man accused of killing her — who was shot dead by police — had a history of mental health issues and had been found not criminally responsible at least five times for past offences.

1:42 Quebec provincial police officers’ association calling for change following death of Sgt. Maureen Breau

• Quebec provincial police officers’ association calling for change following death of Sgt. Maureen Breau
• Police watchdog investigating death of veteran SQ officer during attempted arrest
• Quebec police officer killed in line of duty

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Seven people died in a March 16 fire in an Old Montreal heritage building that housed illegal Airbnb rentals.

Coroner Géhane Kamel is investigating the fire, but details of her probe will not be made public until she submits her final report.

The government is asking for public hearings overseen by a coroner for both fatal cases.

2:23 Fire survivor, housing groups calling for more action against illegal short-term rentals

• Fire survivor, housing groups calling for more action against illegal short-term rentals
• Montreal police confirm last two bodies pulled from ruins of heritage building fire
• Quebec’s tourism minister meets with Airbnb to tackle illegal rentals
• First victim of Old Montreal fire identified
• Calls continue for stronger rules around short-term rentals following Old Montreal fire

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