Participation Decision Webcast
Watch the Mass Casualty Commission's Participation Decision announcement or read the full document on the Participation page.
About The Commission
The Mass Casualty Commission is an independent public inquiry created to examine the April 18-19, 2020 mass casualty in Nova Scotia and to provide meaningful recommendations to help protect Canadians in the future.
The Commission is mandated to report its findings and make recommendations by November 2022.
The content on this website will be updated throughout the Inquiry.
COVID-19 Protocols
Health and safety are paramount. We are focused on the safety of our team members, all those participating in the Mass Casualty Commission, and the public.
One Year Commemoration of the April 2020 Mass Casualty – A Message from the Commissioners
As we approach one year since April 18th and 19th 2020, we want to take a moment to reflect upon the mass casualty that took the lives of many innocent people and left others with serious physical and emotional injuries.
Support Services Available
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A Message From The Commissioners
On behalf of the Joint Federal/Provincial Commission into the April 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Casualty (the “Mass Casualty Commission”), we thank you for visiting this website to learn more about this public inquiry.
Public Inquiry Overview
This video was created as a way to introduce the Mass Casualty Commission and the Commissioners during COVID-19. The Commissioners look forward to in person meetings as soon and as safely as possible, particularly with those most affected.
Mandate
Read about what the Commission has been directed to do.
The Commissioners
Meet the Commissioners conducting the Inquiry.
FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions.