Report of the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry Part One: The Events Leading to the Collapse of the Algo Centre Mall The Honourable Paul R. Bélanger Commissioner Report of the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry Part One: The Events Leading to the Collapse of the Algo Centre Mall The Honourable Paul R. Bélanger Commissioner The Report consists of three volumes: 1. The Events Leading to the Collapse of the Algo Centre Mall; 2. The Emergency Response and Inquiry Process; and 3. Executive Summary. Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General ISBN 978-1-4606-4557-4 (PDF) ISBN 978-1-4606-4556-7 (PDF – two volume set) ISBN 978-1-4606-4554-3 (Print) ISBN 978-1-4606-4553-6 (Print – two volume set) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2014 Disponible en français Recycled paper THE ELLIOT LAKE LA COMMISSION COMMISSION OF INQUIRY D'ENQUETE ELLIOT LAKE The Honourable Paul R. Bélanger, L'honorable Paul R. Bélanger, Commissioner Commissaire October 15, 2014 The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur Attorney General of Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1 Dear Madam Attorney, I am pleased to deliver to you the Report of the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry in both its English and French versions, as required by the Order in Council creating the Inquiry. Part One examines the events leading up to the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake on June 23, 2012 and Part Two looks at the emergency response to the collapse. Both volumes contain my recommendations for changes to rules, regulations, practices and procedures related to the maintenance and inspection of publicly accessible buildings and the emergency response to disasters. The third volume is an executive summary. I hope that the Report will lead to a safer Ontario. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as Commissioner. Yours very truly, Paul R. Bélanger Commissioner 2380 St-Laurent Blvd 2380, blvd St-Laurent Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C4 [email protected] Ottawa (Ontario) K1G 6C4 Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks. –Ecclesiastes 10:18 This volume is dedicated to the memory of the two women who died in the collapse of the Algo Mall on June 23, 2012. Doloris Perizzolo Our mother was a healthy 74-year-old lady at the time of her death. She was a very loving, giving, nurturing mother. She enjoyed her married life to Giuseppe for 46 years, and they built their life in Elliot Lake. After the passing of our father on May 22, 2011, she became lonely and withdrawn from life. A year after our father’s death, she became more involved with life. She visited her daughter Cindy and son-in-law George in Guelph for a month. She began to dress in her good clothes again and went to the hairdresser weekly. Her confidence level was clearly returning. She was totally independent, had a vehicle, a home, and two pets she took care of – Maggie her dog and Harley her cat. She would go to the Mall daily to socialize. She had realized that she had to go on with life without our father, and to live life to its fullest with the six of us. She is sadly missed by all of us. May she rest in peace. ~ Teresa Perizzolo and Darrin Latulippe Lucie Aylwin Lucie was a confidante, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was driven to listen to and help anyone in any way she could. She knew what she wanted out of life – her upcoming wedding, home renovations and countless other adventures. With sincerity and tenacity, she took on life’s challenges, along with ambitions such as furthering her career and traveling abroad. For everyone lucky enough to have known Lucie, her never-ending smile, laughter, and kindness will be missed. ~ Réjean and Rachelle Aylwin
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