OFMEM eBulletin # 004/20 / Cyberbulletin du BCIGSU #004/20

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OMFPOA Mourns the Passing of Past President Jana Gillis

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jana Gillis (née Patterson), a long‑serving fire prevention professional, educator, and former OMFPOA Provincial President. Jana dedicated more than four decades to the fire service. She began her career in St. Catharines before spending several years with the Office of

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Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 2025

The Canadian Fire Engineering Summit returns on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hazelton Manor, Vaughan, ON. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from across Canada’s fire protection industry, including fire prevention officers, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders. Event Highlights: Full-day Summit: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dinner

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Limitation Periods

OMFEM Bulletin #004/20

September 11, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 emergency declared by the Government of Ontario, an emergency order (O. Reg. 73/20 – Limitation Periods) was made suspending limitation periods of legislation in Ontario, including limitation periods associated with the review and appeal processes established under Sections 25 and 26 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA).

The Limitation Periods order will end and suspended time periods will resume running on September 14, 2020.