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.
Registration
Register Early! -- the OHIA Homicide Conference is always in HIGH DEMAND and SELLS OUT! Secure Your Spot Now!
OHIA Member Agencies
$600.00 +HST
Non-Member Agencies
$650.00 +HST
Registration fee includes refreshment breaks, lunches, and receptions plus the banquet on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased for $80.00 +HST each.
Accommodations
Rooms & Rates
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1 King Bed Suite - Horseshoe Fallsview - C$203.50
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1 King Bed Suite - Horseshoe/US Fallsview - C$203.50
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2 Queen Bed Suite - Horseshoe Fallsview Suite - C$203.50
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2 Queen Bed Suite - Horseshoe/US Fallsview Suite - C$203.50
*Price includes 10.00% mandatory charge per stay, but excludes tax.
A block of rooms has been reserved from May 4, 2025 - May 9, 2025.
Rate includes Complimentary Wi-Fi and Breakfast buffet each morning!
Discounted Self-Parking Rate: $20.00 per vehicle per night + taxes/fees.
Guest can also call, 1 (800) 420-6980 to book their room and quote "OHIA Homicide".
Special Group Rate for booking online and call-in ends April 14, 2025
OHIA Awards
We are now accepting nominations for OHIA Awards!
The following awards, are presented annually at the OHIA Gala and it is intended to recognize the outstanding performance of individuals and teams in various aspects of homicide investigations.
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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.
Inquiries and nominations for each award can be submitted to OHIA Awards Committee at awards@ontariohomicide.ca, or you can submit your nomination online by clicking on the link below
2025 Featured Presentations
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Featured Presentation
RCMP – Over a two-day period, 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman killed twenty-two people and set fires at sixteen separate locations in Nova Scotia. This incident and murders would go on to be the largest mass killing in Canadian history.
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Toronto Police Service Featured Presentation
Toronto Police Service – In November 2017, Tess Richey was reported missing after a night out with a friend. Richey’s body was discovered several days later near where she was reported missing from and following the post-mortem, the cause of death was deemed a homicide. In February 2018, Kalen Schlatter was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Murder.
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The 2025 Homicide Conference is proudly presented with the generous support of our esteemed sponsors:
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