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

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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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Webinar: Using NFPA resources and materials

Wednesday Nov 12th, 9:30am to 11:00am Presenter: NFPA regional director Laura King Topic: Using NFPA resources and materials You’re asked to talk to a group of middle schoolers about lithium-ion battery safety on Monday. Tuesday it’s K-3 and home fire escape plans. Wednesday a condo board wants to know about EVs in the parking garage.

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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.