The Ontario coroner is set to hold an inquest into the suicide of Officer Cadet Absar Chaudhry, 21, at the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston. Prior to his death, Chaudhry was absent from classes for over two weeks and had applied for leave without pay, surprising his parents. The family's lawyer, retired colonel Michel Drapeau, prompted this inquest, hoping to address unanswered questions about Chaudhry's death. The Defence Department, alongside the Canadian Armed Forces, supports the inquest and is launching its own internal inquiry. Drapeau believes the coroner's inquest will provide an open platform for discussions about RMC's culture. Past reports have criticized RMC's culture, describing issues ranging from abuse of power and a toxic environment to sexual harassment. The family anticipates a lengthy process but finds solace in the public scrutiny of RMC.