On May 1, 2006, an Order in Council was issued defining the terms of reference for the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182. The Honourable John C. Major, Q.C., was appointed Commissioner under Part 1 of the Inquiries Act.

The Inquiry will be conducted in two stages. During the first stage, the Commissioner will hear voluntary testimony from the families of the victims. Stage two will deal with matters set out in clause (b) of the Order in Council. For the Order in Council text, please visit the Terms of Reference.

Mark J. Freiman is the Commission's Lead Counsel. Michel Dorval is the Commission's Co-Counsel.

The office of the Commission is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Final report released June 17. Click here to access the final report.