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The Mission of the Ontario Homicide Investigators Association (OHIA) is to bring together the men and women charged with the responsibility of investigating homicides and to provide a forum through which they can share their skill, knowledge, and expertise for their professional development and support.
Each year, the OHIA Workshop Committee provides content that is topical, relevant and aimed to benefit Canadian Homicide Investigators by developing their skills in the current environment. This ensures that the workshop is informative, relevant and educational.
View the 2023 Homicide Workshop Flyer for the featured presentations.
Registration
Register Early! -- the OHIA Homicide Workshop is always in HIGH DEMAND and SELLS OUT!
OHIA Member Agencies
$500.00 +HST
Non-Member Agencies
$550.00 +HST
Registration fee includes refreshment breaks, lunches, and receptions plus the banquet on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased for $70.00 +HST each.
Accommodations
Rooms & Rates
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2 Room Canadian Fallsview Suite - 1 King Bed - C$145.00
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2 Room Canadian/US Fallsview Suite - 1 King Bed - C$145.00
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2 Room Canadian Fallsview Suite - 2 Queen Beds - C$145.00
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2 Room Canadian/US Fallsview Suite - 2 Queen Beds - C$145.00
A block of rooms has been reserved for May 7, 2023 - May 12, 2023. Rate includes breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi and discounted parking rate ($15.00 per day)! Book by April 17, 2023 to receive special group rate!
Guests can also call to book their rooms – reservation line is: 1-800-420-6980 and quote the “OHIA Homicide” block of rooms.
OHIA Awards
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Ontario Major Case Management Award – Presented to the individual, team or service that has exhibited outstanding innovation and achievement in case management in a homicide investigation.
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Mike Matthews Award – Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and colleague and awarded to the homicide investigator who has displayed the courage, tenacity and compassion that are hallmarks of Mike Matthews’ legacy.
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Lynda Shaw Award – For vigilance and dedication demonstrated in historic (cold-case) homicide investigations.
These awards, presented annually at the banquet are intended to recognize outstanding performance of individuals and teams in various aspects of homicide investigation. Inquiries and nominations for each award can be submitted to OHIA Awards Committee Chair, Detective Inspector Randy Gaynor at Randy.Gaynor@opp.ca
2023 Featured Presentations
Christine Harron
Kayliegh Ivall
Christine Harron (15 yrs.) reported missing in 1993. In 1999, OPP investigation failed to locate her body or solve her disappearance. In 2004, suspect confessed to her murder and at trial the statement ruled inadmissible and the charges stayed. In 2012, an OPP led covert operation initiated in hopes of gaining further evidence
against the suspect.
Kayliegh Ivall (14 yrs.) reported missing and body located in remote area. Victim was in a relationship with 15 yr. old female suspect and both were associated to the Dilico Anishinabek Family Care services. Female suspect was also in an intimate relationship with an adult male, who admitted to being present for Kayliegh’s murder.