Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
8:00am – 8:45am
Registration
Speaker(s):
8:45am – 9:00am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speaker(s):
9:00am – 9:30am
Public Safety and Security
Speaker(s):
Vince Hawkes, Deputy Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police
Deputy Commissioner Vince Hawkes will provide an overview of the Investigations/Organized Crime Command and outline the steps taken within the Queen's Park Detachment and OPP General Headquarters respecting the new security environment. Deputy Commissioner Hawkes will also incorporate recent MGS Policies and their impact on security and the changing world environment.
Speaker(s):
Vince Hawkes, Deputy Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police
Appointed Deputy Commissioner in August 2006, Vince Hawkes accepted responsibility of the Investigations/Organized Crime Command, a command comprised of over 800 civilian and sworn members involved in all facets of specialty services and criminal investigations, including but not limited to, Organized Crime, Intelligence, Behavioral Sciences, Terrorism, and Drug Enforcement.
In February of 2005, Vince Hawkes was promoted to Chief Superintendent and commanded the Communications and Technology Services Bureau where he oversaw the amalgamation of the four Legacy Communications Centers and also the implementation of the FleetNet radio system.
9:30am – 10:30am
1995's Oklahoma City Bombing
Speaker(s):
Byron Boshell, Security Director, INTEGRIS Health of Oklahoma
On April 19, 1995, Captain Boshell responded to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing. Using the lessons learned, he has provided training in other cities across North America. Delegates will hear about:
* Lessons Learned from Murrah Building Bombing
* Disaster Planning and Response
* Victim Recovery and Identification
* Most importantly - the "Realization that this could happen to your City"
Speaker(s):
Byron Boshell, Security Director, INTEGRIS Health of Oklahoma
Byron "Bo" Boshell is currently the Security Director for INTEGRIS Health of Oklahoma. He is responsible for security for several hospital facilities and assists the safety department with disaster preparedness. He attended courses at the National Disaster Preparedness Center in Anniston, Alabama as well as the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. On May 3, 1999, Oklahoma City was again the scene of a major disaster as an F-5 Tornado tore a 40 mile path across Oklahoma. Bo responded to this disaster and worked for several days until the scene was stabilized.
10:30am – 11:00am
Morning Break
Speaker(s):
11:00am – 12:00pm
1A: Physical Security Operating Policy
Speaker(s):
Mark Warlow, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
Worldwide, emergencies and security incidents are occurring with greater regularity. In response, emergency management and security capacities are being re-evaluated by all governments and in all industry sectors. The purpose of this session is to explore how the OPS Physical Security Policy will establish an appropriate level of security to:
* Ensure safe and secure work environments
* Develop a consistent approach to effective asset protection
* Develop strategies for the prevention and mitigation of losses
As part of the session you will examine the key components of the new Physical Security Policy; discuss what steps need to be completed to ensure the appropriate level of physical security; and examine why it is important. The overall aim being to develop a comprehensive Security Program that creates a consistent security envelope to protect employees, clients, the visiting public, operations and assets. By taking a leadership role and be following good security business practices, the Ontario government can minimize the impacts on the economy, ensure its critical infrastructure is protected and the continuity of government services is sustained.
Speaker(s):
Mark Warlow, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
EMSB leads the development and implementation of internal emergency management; physical security and personnel screening programs; and business continuity planning for the Ontario Public Service (OPS). As well, EMSB provides leadership in the OPS planning, prevention / mitigation and response to emergencies and other critical situations as well as promoting security and emergency response in a balanced and fiscally responsible manner.
1B: Crisis Communication
Speaker(s):
Jim Stanton, President and Founder, Stanton Associates
December of 2006 presented Vancouver with some of the most troublesome communications challenges in years; hurricane force winds, torrential rains, unseasonable snowfalls and boil-water advisories. Officials realized they needed to get key messages out quickly and that it was important to tell folks what is happening. On one occasion, a senior official said there was nothing to worry about "because there was no e-coli in the water". They quickly realized this was a mistake and never again talked about what it "wasn't." The session will examine how the Greater Vancouver Regional District handled communications about the boil water advisory in Canada's third largest city. Jim Stanton will talk about:
* What worked and what didn't
* The lessons learned in Vancouver of 2006
* The 7 Essential Elements to remember when communicating in a crisis
Speaker(s):
Jim Stanton, President and Founder, Stanton Associates
Jim founded Stanton Associates in 1989, a Vancouver based communications and training company with offices in Canada and the USA. Jim and his team have assisted in developing proactive communications strategies to deal with floods, plane crashes, forest fires, the Kananaskis G8 Summit, Toronto SARS incident, fires in BC in 2003, 2004 and the 2004 crash of MK Airlines cargo plane in Halifax. Most recently, Jim completed a 6 month contract with the 2010 BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat preparing their strategic communications plan. He has also been working with the new government of Alberta as they move forward into their mandate.
1C: Information Risk Management
Speaker(s):
Mark Vale, Ph.D., Chief Information and Privacy Officer, Government of Ontario
One of the key priorities of the Ministry of Government Services is to "Transform and Improve Government Services". A key component of this transformation will be to effectively manage, share, and use information by providing the ability to integrate information within and across formats and business lines. However, like all transformations, this one also comes with potential risk because some information should not be widely shared in order to protect the privacy and security of the information. How will the OPS accomplish transformation to information sharing and still meet our legal obligations to protect the privacy and security of information? This session will:
* Identify effective planning, policy, procedures, tools, and training to assist managers and staff in identifying and implementing appropriate levels of information risk management; and
* Provide an overview of the future direction for information risk management in the OPS.
Speaker(s):
Mark Vale, Ph.D., Chief Information and Privacy Officer, Government of Ontario
Dr. Mark Vale was appointed the Ontario government�s Chief Information and Privacy Officer in July 2006. He leads the development and implementation of information management strategies that support sound business practices, build capacity across the government, and make access to information and privacy fundamental business considerations. Before joining the Ontario Public Service, Mark was President of Information Management & Economics, Inc. working with governments and companies across Canada to help them become more efficient by effectively managing information and knowledge resources.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
Speaker(s):
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Preparing for the Unexpected
Speaker(s):
Janice Stein, Director, Munk Centre for International Studies
We live in an uncertain, tightly interconnected world where intentional and accidental events can cause shock. Dealing with uncertainty is much more challenging than dealing with risk. To prepare, we need to decouple tightly linked systems, build in redundancies, and drive decision-making responsibility down. In short, we need to change our culture.
Speaker(s):
Janice Stein, Director, Munk Centre for International Studies
Janice Gross Stein is the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management in the Department of Political Science and the Director of the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Her most recent publications include Networks of Knowledge: Innovation in International Learning (2000); The Cult of Efficiency (2001); and Street Protests and Fantasy Parks (2001), and Canada by Mondrian (2006). She was the Massey Lecturer in 2001 and a Trudeau Fellow. She was awarded the Molson Prize by the Canada Council for an outstanding contribution by a social scientist to public debate. She is an Honorary Foreign Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2006, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by the University of Alberta and received the Order of Canada.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
2A: Threat Risk Assessments (Part 1)
Speaker(s):
Bert Cowan, Partner, Competitive Insights
J.D. (Jack) Hearfield, Principal, Competitive Insights
Conducting a Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) will help you determine where your organization is exposed, vulnerable and liable. This double breakout session provides a broad overview on why and how to conduct a TRA. You will get the benefit of some basic tips and tools on what to look for, then as a group you will tour Macdonald Block, apply what you've learned and conduct your own TRAs. ** Delegates who register for this breakout must also register for Part 2 between 3:30 and 4:30 pm in the afternoon of Day 1. **
Speaker(s):
Bert Cowan, Partner, Competitive Insights
Bertram Cowan BA CFE is a founding partner and Competitive Insights Chief Operating and Corporate Security Officer. He is responsible for overseeing and carrying out security consulting projects. These include program reviews, audits, specific security related program assessments as well as our threat and risk assessment work. As a subject-matter expert in the filed of counter-terrorism he has appeared on CBC Newsworld, Canada AM and Global Television and given numerous interviews relative to terrorist incidents around the world. He has also authored articles relative to security issues that impact Canada and Canadians.
J.D. (Jack) Hearfield, Principal, Competitive Insights
Mr. J.D. (Jack) Hearfield is a Principal of Competitive Insights Inc with over 38 years of experience in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His most recent projects include: being the Team Leader in the conducting of 50+ Base Building Asset-TRAs for PWGSC, 25 for the Department of National Defence. Of particular interest was Jack�s role as a Team member in developing the Case Study on Strengthening CBRN Consequence Management for the Solicitor General of Canada and in a project that assisted Industry Canada in developing their Business Continuity Plans. These particular projects provide him with a unique set of experiences that are directly applicable to the conduct of TRAs.
2B: "It's 2 am.. do you know what your kids are doing on the internet?" - Learn best practices of securing your home computer
Speaker(s):
Dale Tasker, Manager, Strategy and Contingency Services, Ministry of Government Services
Nayla Ibrahim, Security Education Coordinator, Ministry of Government Services
Many of us have concerns on whether our home computers have a reasonable level of security. This interactive session will provide advice and tips on securing your work computer and how these best practices could easily migrate to your home.
Speaker(s):
Dale Tasker, Manager, Strategy and Contingency Services, Ministry of Government Services
Dale Tasker is the manager of IT Strategy and Contingency Service within the Corporate Security Branch, Government of Ontario. Dale manages the Security Policy and Business Continuity Planning groups. Prior to this recent job shift he directed the operations of the Information Protection Centre, which monitors the government network for unauthorized activity, also security design and identity and authentication services and the newly created IT forensics team. He is currently chair of the National CIO Subcommittee on Information Protection, a national IT security forum with membership from all provinces, territories, the federal government and MISA Ontario.
Nayla Ibrahim, Security Education Coordinator, Ministry of Government Services
Nayla Ibrahim is the Security Education Coordinator within the Corporate Security Branch, Government of Ontario. The Corporate Security Branch supports ministries and business units in achieving comprehensive security by leading security policy development, helping to design security features in new systems, coordinating disaster recovery and business continuity planning, monitoring for security intrusion and policy infractions, as well as investigating security incidents and inappropriate usage of IT resources. Nayla is currently leading the development and implementation of a province-wide security education and awareness program within the Ontario Public Service.
2C: OPS Personnel Screening Checks
Speaker(s):
Karlene Harry, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
Sonny Arrojado, Human Resources Policy and Planning Branch, Ministry of Government Services
An effective employee security-screening program mitigates risk to an organization and contributes to a safe working environment. The OPS Personnel Screening Checks Policy plays a critical role, within the OPS security program by safeguarding employees, protecting assets and ensuring continued delivery of services. This session will provide you with an overview of the policy requirements and status of policy implementation with particular focus on:
* Mandatory requirements
* Screening check components and process
* Evaluation and communication of results
Speaker(s):
Karlene Harry, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
The Emergency Management and Security Branch (EMSB) is responsible for the development and implementation of the OPS internal emergency management, physical security, prevention/mitigation and business continuity planning.
Sonny Arrojado, Human Resources Policy and Planning Branch, Ministry of Government Services
The Human Resources Policy and Planning Branch is responsible for providing strategic advice and policy solutions on enterprise human resource management. The branch is also responsible for developing the OPS HR plan and tracking organizational performance against set measures.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Afternoon Break
Speaker(s):
3:30pm – 4:30pm
3A: Threat Risk Assessments (Part 2)
Speaker(s):
Bert Cowan, Partner, Competitive Insights
J.D. (Jack) Hearfield, Principal, Competitve Insights
Conducting a Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) will help you determine where your organization is exposed, vulnerable and liable. This double breakout session provides a broad overview on why and how to conduct a TRA. You will get the benefit of some basic tips and tools on what to look for, then as a group you will tour MacDonald Block, apply what you've learned and conduct your own TRAs. * Delegates who register for this breakout must also register for Part 1, Day 1 from 2:10 and 3:00 pm *
Speaker(s):
Bert Cowan, Partner, Competitive Insights
Bertram Cowan BA CFE is a founding partner and Competitive Insights� Chief Operating and Corporate Security Officer. He is responsible for overseeing and carrying out security consulting projects. These include program reviews, audits, specific security related program assessments as well as our threat and risk assessment work. As a subject-matter expert in the filed of counter-terrorism he has appeared on CBC Newsworld, Canada AM and Global Television and given numerous interviews relative to terrorist incidents around the world. He has also authored articles relative to security issues that impact Canada and Canadians.
J.D. (Jack) Hearfield, Principal, Competitve Insights
Mr. J.D. (Jack) Hearfield is a Principal of Competitive Insights Inc with over 38 years of experience in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His most recent projects include: being the Team Leader in the conducting of 50+ Base Building Asset-TRAs for PWGSC, 25 for the Department of National Defence. Of particular interest was Jack�s role as a Team member in developing the Case Study on Strengthening CBRN Consequence Management for the Solicitor General of Canada and in a project that assisted Industry Canada in developing their Business Continuity Plans. These particular projects provide him with a unique set of experiences that are directly applicable to the conduct of TRAs.
3B: Bringing it all together through Standards: CSA Z1600, Comprehensive Emergency Management, and Business Continuity Planning
Speaker(s):
Derek Lancaster, Program Manager, Program Development and Standards, Community Safety and Correctional Services
The development of a voluntary, �made-in-Canada� standard for Emergency Management and Business Continuity presents an ideal opportunity for all organizations to benchmark their achievement in these areas against proven criteria. Building on the successful NFPA 1600 Standard, CSA Z1600 adopts a comprehensive approach that includes Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis; and activities in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Delegates will learn about the main program elements covered in the forthcoming standard and the benefits of reviewing their programs against a holistic, and comprehensive standard. Join us for this exciting look at the new standard.
Speaker(s):
Derek Lancaster, Program Manager, Program Development and Standards, Community Safety and Correctional Services
D. Lancaster is the Manager of the Program Development Unit within Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. His responsibilities include leading the development of recommended practices, programs, and products to support of Ontario�s risk-based, comprehensive emergency management program. During his eight years at EMO, he has worked in a variety of positions including Training Officer, Emergency Management Analyst, and Executive Assistant. He currently sits on the CSA Z1600 Technical Committee. Prior to joining the Ontario Public Service, he worked as an Emergency Measures Planner with the County of Essex.
3C: Contractor Screening
Speaker(s):
Karlene Harry, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
Conducting security-screening checks on your contractors helps to mitigate organizational risks and contributes to a safe working environment. As a key component of the OPS Security program, the OPS Contractor Screening Policy supports the government's objective of providing appropriate security for its people, assets, information and clients in the most effective and efficient manner. This session will help you understand the background and principles of the OPS Contractor Policy and how it plays a role in protecting the public interest.
Speaker(s):
Karlene Harry, Emergency Management and Security Branch, Ministry of Government Services
The Emergency Management and Security Branch (EMSB) is responsible for the development and implementation of the OPS internal emergency management, physical security, prevention/mitigation and business continuity planning.
Day 2: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
8:45am – 9:00am
Opening Remarks
Speaker(s):
Michel Boulet, Manager, Industrial Security Operations Division, Public Works and Government Services Canada
Speaker(s):
Michel Boulet, Manager, Industrial Security Operations Division, Public Works and Government Services Canada
9:00am – 9:45am
Designing and Implementing a Corporate Security Program
Speaker(s):
Gene McLean, VP & CSO, Telus Communications Inc.
Recent winner of the Canadian Security Director of the Year Award from Canadian Security Magazine, Gene McLean will outline his role and responsibilities as the VP and Chief Security Office for Telus Communications Inc. Much like those of you in a similar role in the OPS, McLean's unit is responsible for audits, implementation, enforcement and customer liaison. While companies often divide physical security and information technology security into separate responsibilities, McLean has streamlined some of these functions, and will outline how he believes it is the only way to operate in an effort to keep everybody aware of security across an organization.
Speaker(s):
Gene McLean, VP & CSO, Telus Communications Inc.
Gene McLean is the Vice President and Chief Security Officer for TELUS Communications Incorporated. He has a mandate to protect the personnel and physical assets of TELUS and does so with a team of subject matter experts. Gene is also directly involved in the setting of national policy and procedures for this national corporation. As a former RCMP Officer, Gene McLean's more than 25 years of service included a number of domestic and international operations. Mr. McLean has worked with justice and law enforcement officials in Canada and abroad to facilitate the sharing of information between jurisdictions in the role of RCMP Liaison Officer in England and Switzerland.
9:45am – 10:45am
4A: Security: Ontario's Legal Climate
Speaker(s):
Len Hatzis, Counsel, Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Government Services
Dean Samaras, Senior Counsel, Employment Law And Governance Group, Ministry of Government Services
The presentation will involve a discussion about the key aspects of Ontario's legal framework associated with security issues. Included in the discussion will be reference to the applicable statutes and noteworthy case law. Further, a review of general principles gleaned from Ontario's legal framework and how they may impact on the security community will be discussed.
Speaker(s):
Len Hatzis, Counsel, Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Government Services
As a team lead at the Ministry of Government Services, Legal Services Branch, Len supervises a number of lawyers in addition to maintaining a busy labour and employment law practice. On behalf of various Ministries, Len has appeared in a variety of courts and boards/tribunals including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Grievance Settlement Board. Len was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1998.
Dean Samaras, Senior Counsel, Employment Law And Governance Group, Ministry of Government Services
Dean Samaras is currently senior counsel in the Employment Law and Governance Group with MGS Legal Services.Dean advises clients on a wide range of employment and labour law matters including legal and strategic advice on corporate human resource directives policies and guidelines and appointment Orders in Council for members of tribunals for which MGS has administrative responsibility. Dean also provides legal and strategic advice to the H R Management and Corporate Policy on matters related to the interpretation of regulations and policies that prescribe terms and conditions of employment for public servants.
4B: Security in the Future
Speaker(s):
Dr. Colin Soutar, CTO and EVP Research & Development, Bioscrypt Inc.
Biometrics? Fingerprint scanners? Iris readers? 3-D face readers? Is it science fiction or the way of the future? Is it just around the corner or light years away? Find out what kinds of biometric technology have been deployed to date, and what new high-tech devices will be used in the future, to provide an extra layer of user authentication for security applications.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Colin Soutar, CTO and EVP Research & Development, Bioscrypt Inc.
Dr. Colin Soutar joined Bioscrypt Inc. in 1994 and currently holds the title of Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President for Research & Development. Colin's primary responsibilities at Bioscrypt include the core biometric technology, such as matching algorithm development, and system performance, interoperability and security. Colin is also responsible for the acquisition, development and maintenance of Bioscrypt core intellectual property. Colin's has served in many Industry and Standards development positions, such as the Steering Committee for BioAPI, Vice Chair for INCITS M1, ISO SC37-SC27 Liaison Officer, CATA Alliance Chief Technology Adviser and a technical contributor to IBIA.
4C: Building a Security Awareness Program
Speaker(s):
Gene McLean, VP & CSO, Telus Communications Inc.
Establishing security policies and procedures will have little effect unless your employees know what they are and what they need to do to implement them. How can you get the message out about security and what can you do to make sure that it is heard? This breakout session will provide participants with practical advice on how to communicate with employees about security and educate them about their roles and responsibilities. This session will:
* discuss how to build an effective security awareness program, incorporating personal examples into the presentation
* allow participants to get an understanding of how to build security awareness in their own organization
Speaker(s):
Gene McLean, VP & CSO, Telus Communications Inc.
Gene McLean is the Vice President and Chief Security Officer for TELUS Communications Incorporated. He has a mandate to protect the personnel and physical assets of TELUS and does so with a team of subject matter experts. Gene is also directly involved in the setting of national policy and procedures for this national corporation. As a former RCMP Officer, Gene McLean's more than 25 years of service included a number of domestic and international operations. Mr. McLean has worked with justice and law enforcement officials in Canada and abroad to facilitate the sharing of information between jurisdictions in the role of RCMP Liaison Officer in England and Switzerland.
10:45am – 11:00am
Morning Break
Speaker(s):
11:00am – 12:00pm
5A: Risk Management
Speaker(s):
Susan Lawson, Manager, Risk & Assurance Services, Ministry of Finance
Emergency Management is one of the most public faces of the broader discipline of risk management. The identification, assessment and management of risk should be the foundation of any security program. In this session, learn about or reacquaint yourself with the basic principles of risk management and see how you can apply them in all facets of your personal and professional lives.
Speaker(s):
Susan Lawson, Manager, Risk & Assurance Services, Ministry of Finance
Susan Lawson is currently a Manager of Risk & Assurance Services with the Ontario Internal Audit Division of the Treasury Board Office at the Ministry of Finance, serving clients in the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. She joined the Ontario Public Service in 1998 as part of an eclectic team of professionals start up risk management services in Ontario Internal Audit at the Ministry of Transportation. After working with clients in all areas of the ministry manage the risks to achieving their objectives, Susan moved to the Modern Controllership Training Unit in the Office of the Provincial Controller and later to the Ministry of Government Services� Learning and Development group where she taught 2 levels of risk management and governance and accountability courses to hundreds of public servants.
5B: Balancing Public Access & Security
Speaker(s):
Gordon Dunn, Manager, System Safety, GO Transit
How can governments effectively provide services to the public and ensure the safety of their staff and their facilities? How do governments operate in an open and transparent manner while making sure that sensitive and personal information is kept private? This breakout session will examine what GO Transit is doing to balance the need for transparency and public access to their facilities with the responsibility to ensure the security of their people, passengers and information assets.
* GO Transit will present the systems it has in place to ensure the safety of both employees and passengers that use the service every day
Speaker(s):
Gordon Dunn, Manager, System Safety, GO Transit
Gordon Dunn is the Manager, System Safety for GO Transit in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Dunn graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry and a Masters degree in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics. Gordon is a Professional Engineer and a Certified Safety and Security Director. He has over 30 years safety & security experience in the transit, aerospace and government settings. At GO Transit, Mr. Dunn is accountable for the planning, implementing and oversight of all activities associated with the provision of system safety, emergency planning and security planning to ensure that GO Transit's passengers, employees, assets, facilities and operations are protected and that its operations do not adversely affect the general public. Mr. Dunn has written and lectured on health, safety and security issues throughout North America.
5C: Organized Crime in Ontario
Speaker(s):
Don Bell, Director, Organized Crime Unit, Ontario Provincial Police
Organized Crime touches every area of our lives and without a doubt has affected more than one of you attending this event. Much like its adversary, the fight against organized crime requires organized justice. This fight is going on right now, and more specifically in your Province of Ontario. Join Don as he covers:
* Organized Crime- What is it?
* Costs of Organized Crime
* Methods of organized crime
* Violence and organized crime
* Commodities associated to organized crime
Speaker(s):
Don Bell, Director, Organized Crime Unit, Ontario Provincial Police
Don has 22 years police experience. He served in Peterborough's Detachment, the Intelligence Bureau, as well as with the Biker Enforcement Unit. Currently, he is assigned as the Director of the Organized Crime Section (OCS) of the Ontario Provincial Police. Don oversees the Biker Enforcement Unit, the Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, as well as the Provincial Auto Theft Team, the Illegal Gambling Unit and the Repeat Offenders & Parole Enforcement Unit.
The units within the OCS are all joint forces operations comprised of officers from Federal, Provincial and Municipal Services. Don graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts as well as the Police Leadership Program at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Business. He also recevied his Diploma in Police Management Studies from the Ontario Police College in conjunction with the University of Western Ontario.
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Lunch
Served in the Simcoe Room.
Speaker(s):
12:50pm – 1:00pm
A Message from the Minister
Speaker(s):
Vic Dhillon, Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Government Services
Speaker(s):
Vic Dhillon, Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Government Services
Vic Dhillon was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003. Prior to his election, he served for more than nine years as the executive assistant to Colleen Beaumier, MP for Brampton West-Mississauga. Mr. Dhillon presently serves as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Government Services, Chair for the Standing Committee on Justice Policy and as Deputy Government Whip.
An active member of his community, Mr. Dhillon also helped establish a family-owned business in Mississauga. He has taken a leading role in many non-profit fundraising campaigns, such as initiating drives for the food bank in Brampton, finding a new home for the Knight�s Table foodbank that aids the homeless, and led a local group that collected much-needed supplies for the devastating ice storm in eastern Ontario, Tsunami in Asia and the Earthquake in Pakistan.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Improving Security Through Environmental Design
Speaker(s):
Barbara Nadel, FAIA, Author of Building Security, Owner of Barbara Nadel Architect
Achieving the balance between security design and openness in civic buildings continues to challenge public officials, design professionals, and real estate owners after September 11, 2001. This program explores how integrating design, technology, and building operations contribute to design excellence in the civic realm, while creating safe and secure environments. The techniques to achieve transparent security will be discussed, along with significant civic projects.
New York City architect Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA, author of Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design (McGraw-Hill, 2004) will address building security issues, along with the challenges and solutions facing a changing global society in the post-9/11 world.
Speaker(s):
Barbara Nadel, FAIA, Author of Building Security, Owner of Barbara Nadel Architect
Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA, principal of Barbara Nadel Architect, specializes in planning and design of healthcare, justice, and secure facilities. BNA has provided programming, design, and editorial services to clients in the U.S. and globally.
Ms. Nadel is editor-in-chief of Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design (McGraw-Hill, 2004), featuring over 50 contributing architects, engineers, and allied professionals, and translated to Chinese. She received the 2005 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement for advancing the architectural profession and the 2003 Milka Bliznakov Prize from the International Archive of Women in Architecture. Her monthly security column for Buildings Magazine, www.buildings.com, reaches over 35,000 global readers. She is consulting managing editor for Architectural Record�s Continuing Education section.
In 2006, Ms. Nadel was selected by the White House and First Lady Laura Bush as an expert security panelist for the Preserve America Summit, working with the U.S. Dept. of Defense to identify security strategies for historic properties.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Current Trends in Identity Theft
Speaker(s):
Doug Cousens, Detective Sergeant, Forgery Investigation Team, Ontario Provincial Police
Identity Theft is one of the fastest growing Crimes in North America. This presentation will cover current trends in Identity Theft and the scams being uncovered by officers directly involved in current investigations. Current technology has enabled us to enjoy the luxuries and convenience of making financial transactions from our very own homes, however this technology also affords the criminal element in our society to take advantage of it for their own benefits. Some of the topics of discussion will include:
* Phishing
* Key Katchers
* On line information
* Unsecured networks
* Skimming
* Overlays/ATM Attacks
Doug will show ways of protecting yourself and your corporation from being a victim of Identity Theft.
Speaker(s):
Doug Cousens, Detective Sergeant, Forgery Investigation Team, Ontario Provincial Police
Doug has been a member of The Ontario Provincial Police since 1983. Prior to that he was a member of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force for 2 years. He served his initial posting at Shelburne Detachment and was then transferred to The Auto Theft Section in 1995. In 2003 Doug was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant and transferred to the Forgery Investigation team of the Anti-Rackets Section where he is currently assigned to investigate Payment Card Fraud cheque Fraud and Identity Theft.
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Forum Wrap-Up and Evaluations
Speaker(s):
Malcolm Smeaton, Director, Emergency Management and Security Branch
Speaker(s):
Malcolm Smeaton, Director, Emergency Management and Security Branch
Malcolm Smeaton has twenty-five years in contingency planning and labour management relations. He has extensive experience in labour negotiations, mediation and grievance arbitration. His contingency planning experience includes planning and preparing the Ontario government to respond to major events such as labour disputes, and other major internal emergency situations. He was responsible for leading the OPS internal response to the SARS experience and the August 2003 Blackout. He is also responsible for internal OPS large event planning such as the Papal Visits, and World Youth Day. Malcolm is the lead for the internal Corporate Response Centre to all emergencies and security incidents. Currently, as Director of Emergency Management and Security for the Ontario Public Service, Malcolm leads the development of the Business Continuity, Security and internal Emergency Management programs.