Update: The hearing has been cancelled for today. A new day for the hearing will be scheduled on February 12th at 10 in the morning. 

A standing hearing to determine potential witnesses for the inquest into the death of an inmate at the Dauphin Correctional Centre was suppose to take place this afternoon.

The inquest was called after a medical examiner determined Freeman Zong died by suicide in 2016.

It will explore the circumstances and events leading to his death to find out what, if anything, can be done to prevent a similar death in the future.

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 participate in the inquest.