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Welcome to the home of the Ontario Coroners Association.
Changes to the website software has meant a new site needed to be created. Content and functionality are back on one site. We are still adding material, including copies of conference presentations, association documents and articles of interest for registered members. Please be patient.
If you see any errors or have any ideas for content. Please let us know.
OCA Spring conference and AGM 2023
Registration is now available for the 2023 OCA Spring conference and AGM. We return to The Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake on June 3rd.
Follow the links above, to the left or click here to get to the registration page.
We have a full day planned - the full agenda ib below the fold and on the registration page. Click here to download a copy.
After a morning of business with the AGM and discussion with OPSEU reps, we will have lunch, then move on to presentations from fellow coroners and death investigation partners. We then begin an evening of socializing with our colleagues, starting with a meet and greet with cash bar, then moving on to dinner with wine.
Registration deadline is April 30, 2023.
We have a block of rooms at the Pillar and Post. Space is limited. Go to http://www.vintage-hotels.com/reservations.htm Book with group code 3599063 or call 1-800-669-5566 and tell them you are with the OCA to get our conference rate.
Custom Coroner Jackets - 2023
Canadian vendor Avalanche have recently announced their 2023 lineup of customizable jackets. They will help you warm and dry in the field. Chose from several versions including 3-in-1 for cold weather, windproof, waterproof items. All can be customized with OCA and OCC logos. A reflective coroner patch can be sewn on or detachable (advised) so you can get more use out of your garment. I have the Carbon and can attest to its warmth. The zip out fleece liner makes a good cool weather jacket. Note, I did find that the sizing is on the smaller size. For 3-in-1 jackets don't forget to order logos on both the inner and outer layers.
Click here for descriptions and pricing.
For ordering, login and a new article with the ordering link will be on the home page.
The OCA gets no financial benefit from the sale of these items.
Membership Dues 2023
The 2023 membership page is open. The dues remain unchanged at $150.00.
Renewing members are will be prompted to log in first to activate the renewal option. The system will not allow two registrations with the same email address.
We now have Interac eTransfer as an option. Please consider it as it saves us almost $5 in card processing fees.
Our membership system uses PayPal as our credit card processor. If you have a PayPal account, go ahead and login to PayPal as usual. If not, just click the pay by credit card option and follow the prompts.
Click here to open the Membership registration page.
When you set up your membership you now get to select your username.
Thank your for your ongoing support.
Forensic Anthropology for Investigating Coroners
Most of us will know forensic anthropologist Greg Olson, either from OCA conference presentations or from the field. He has developed courses to to increase your understanding and skills in the recovery of remains in rural sites, fire scenes and in general osteology.
The pre-registration form is here.
For more information contact Greg at
The Art and Science of Being a Coroner
Please follow this link to an excellent piece from Ontario coroner Dr. S. Aitken on the art and science of being a coroner. It is a unique job and we can be proud of the work we do for the people of Ontario.
Office of the Chief Coroner
The Office of the Chief Coroner is responsible for death investigations and will help in dealing with questions about investigations and inquests.
For more information about the Office of the Chief Coroner click here.
To contact the Office of the Chief Coroner click here for phone numbers and an online form or
OCC reports are in the Documents section or can be linked to here.