Select a name A-G CLIVE ADDY PETER AVIS DON BLAKELY JUDY BRADT RICHARD BRAY ALAN BREAKSPEAR JACQUES BRUNELLE CASEY BRUNELLE ALAN BURKE JONATHAN CALOF JACQUELINE CHARTIER RICHARD COHEN BERNARD COURTOIS RON COVAIS JAMES COX NICOLA DAVIES ROBERT DAY STEVEN DE LISI MARK DUNCAN VINCE DUNN TIM DUNNE MARK EGENER WARD ELCOCK JIM FACETTE W.H. (BUD) GARRICK ANGELA GENDRON DAVID GEWIRTZ Select a name H-N DOUG HARRISON FRAN HAWTHORNE SARAH HENRY PETER HILLIER PETER HOLT JAY C. HOPE ROBERT HUEBERT, Ph.D UDAY JASWAL CATHERINE JOHNSTON MICHEL JUNEAU-KATSUYA GEORGE KOLISNEK JACK KRUGER KEN KRUKEWICH TIM LYNCH TYSON MACAULAY Burns MacDonald, CD ERNEST MacGILLIVRAY ROBERT MASSE GORDON McBEAN, Ph.D JIM McLEAN SARAH JANE MEHARG, Ph.D ERROL P. MENDES BUD MERCER SAM MILLER EDWARD MINYARD INGAR MOEN STEPHEN MOORE K. JOHN MORROW Jr JEAN E. MURRAY PHILIP MURRAY LYSA MYERS EDWARD R. MYERS SCOTT NEWARK, BA, LLB JAMES NORRIE, DPM, LL.M Select a name O-Z BRIAN O SHEA Richard OGLE JILL OLEN TIM PAGE KARL PAYEUR BRIAN PHILLIPS WAYNE L. PICKERING KEN POLE THOMAS QUIGGIN SHAHRZAD RAHBAR SUNIL RAM JON RAMSEY DAVE REDMAN PASCAL RODIER JAY N. ROSENBLATT STEVE ROWLAND MARTIN RUDNER, PhD YIAGADEESEN SAMY JENI SANDEMAN DOUG SILVER RODGER B. SLOAN ANGUS SMITH K. JOSEPH SPEARS Dr. PAULA STEWART HAROLD STOCKER THOMAS A. TASS SEAN A. TRACEY LANCE VALCOUR Dr ANDREW VALLERAND JOE VARNER MARTIN VERREAULT BLAIR WATSON (1964-2014) SCOTT WRIGHT AMIT YORAN   MGen (ret) CLIVE ADDY: National Security See articles by the author Clive Addy served for 35 years in the Canadian Forces. Among his many posts, he was Commander of the Cdn Brigade in Germany, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Ops) at Central Army Group in Heidelberg, Chief of Staff of Mobile Command, and Commander of Land Forces in Western Canada. Retiring in 1996, he helped draft an audit of Emergency Preparedness for British Columbia. He then became the National Executive Secretary of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. He is the past National Vice Chair of the CDA, and the past National Chair of the Federation of Military and United Services Institutes of Canada. He is the founding Chair of the National Security Group, and held the post of Executive Editor of FrontLine Security until October 2014.   Capt(N) PETER AVIS: Security & Intelligence See articles by the author A graduate of the Royal Military College, Peter Avis served on a number of frigates and destroyers, was appointed Executive Officer of HMCS Ville de Quebec and the elite Sea Training Unit, and was Commanding Officer of HMCS Fredericton. He served as the Operations Officer for the Chief of the Maritime Staff during Operation APOLLO, and as senior policy advisor for Transportation Security and Emergency Management in the Security and Intelligence Secretariat in the PCO. He authored a book (Comparing National Security Approaches to Maritime Security in the Post-9/11 Era). He worked for General Hillier as Director-General Requirements on the Strategic Joint Staff at NDHQ. To end his military career, he served as Commander of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group in Victoria and concurrently acted as Chief of Staff for the Board of Inquiry on Detainees in Afghanistan. Retired in the summer of 2008, Peter joined Lansdowne Technologies as a Senior Consultant in the National Security and Emergency Management division.   DON BLAKELY: Search and Rescue See articles by the author A lawyer by profession, Don Blakely has been involved in Ground Search and Rescue since 1987. As a Manager with Vernon SAR in BC, Don has responded to hundreds emergencies including floods and urban wildfires. He is a founding member and currently a Director of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada and of the BC SAR Association. Don was responsible for the creation of the National GSAR Liability Insurance program and is a co-author of British Columbia's SAR Strategic Plan. A Lead Instructor with the SAR Program at the Justice Institute of BC, Don has participated in the development and continued evolution of BC's SAR training standards and management programs. He is a regular presenter at Canada's national SARSCENE conference. Don was BC's 1999 SAR Volunteer of the Year and was also the executive producer/program manager for a SAR training film for the JIBC's GSTL program.   JUDY BRADT: Government Contracts See articles by the author After guiding over 5000 Canadian companies to win over $200M in US government contracts during 15 years as a Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC, Judy Bradt launched her consulting practice in 2003. She is Principal and CEO of Summit Insight, and is dedicated to maximizing Canadian companies' effectiveness and win rate when they seek US government business -- especially in the defence and security niche. She writes and consults for Canadian firms and the trade facilitators who serve them, and is a renowned speaker at conferences across North America on secrets to US government contract success. Her free monthly e-newsletter is available through www.summitinsight.com   RICHARD BRAY: Writer/Reporter See articles by the author Richard Bray began his media career in 1972 in West Germany as an announcer with the Canadian Forces Network, a radio service for Canadian military personnel serving with NATO. Before 1984 when he began a freelance career, Mr. Bray worked with the national radio and television networks of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto as a producer, reporter and senior news editor. During that time, he wrote and presented material on‑air for such national news and current affairs broadcasts as Sunday Morning, The World at Six and World Report.   ALAN BREAKSPEAR: Intelligence See articles by the author After a distinguished career in Canada?s federal Public Service (CSE, PCO, TBS Program Branch, CSIS and the Solicitor General Secretariat), Alan Breakspear began his consulting practice in 1994. He is now President and CEO of Ibis Research Inc. , and a Director of BGB Advantage Corp. providing international clients with services in Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Management. Founding Chair of the Ottawa Chapter of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, he has taught Competitive Intelligence in many settings, including the University of Ottawa?s EMBA program and several federal departments, and has been a featured speaker and workshop leader at conferences throughout North America.   JACQUES BRUNELLE: Aviation & Policing See articles by the author Jacques Brunelle is currently a National Intelligence Officer, assigned to Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, a joint-force operation located in Ottawa. A 24-year veteran of the RCMP, Sgt. Brunelle spent the previous 14 years in National Security Criminal Operations in various capacities including eight years operating the aviation intelligence unit for that agency's air protection program. Besides his current intelligence duties, Jacques has been the national coordinator for Airport Watch since its inception more than 11 years ago. This volunteer security program now operates at nine international airports in North America. Jacques has received numerous awards for his work including the Commissioner's Commendation. Originally from Lachine, Quebec, he has attended Dawson College and Concordia University. He has written a book on the RCMP and continues to write articles for numerous magazines on security matters.   CASEY BRUNELLE: Intelligence See articles by the author Based in Ottawa, Casey Brunelle is a serving member of the Canadian Army Primary Reserves. His interests extend to strategic military policy and procurement, critical infrastructure protection, and international development theory. He has recently completed a 450,000-word political science fiction novel, with further editions in the works. While currently attending the University of Ottawa, as an honours student in International Development and Globalization, Casey regularly attends security and intelligence symposiums within the National Capital Region.   ALAN BURKE: See articles by the author A hands-on executive with expertise in software and hardware engineering, new product R&D and consulting, Alan developed software tools for military, security, emergency response, business and government markets. Former the VP of Engineering and senior software architect at Black Coral Inc, he went on to become President of Orcagis Inc., specializing in mission- and safety-critical systems. Upon retirement, Alan became a champion of environmental responsibility, writing many articles and commentaries plus maintaining an information portal on the internet. He passed unexpectedly away after an accident in January 2012.   Dr JONATHAN CALOF: Professor See articles by the author A professor of International Business and Strategy at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, and co-director of the Telfer Business Analytics and Performance management area, Dr Calof combines research and consulting in competitive intelligence, technical foresight and business analytics to help organizations develop key insights on their competitive environment.   JACQUELINE CHARTIER: Photojournalist See articles by the author Jacqueline Chartier is a freelance writer and journalist. She earned a BA in English Lit. from the University of Calgary. Her academic credentials also include graduation from the Mount Royal College journalism school. Born into a military family, her early childhood was spent on the airbase at Cold Lake, Alberta. Jacqueline?s feature articles and photojournalism have appeared in such publications as FrontLine SAR, FrontLine Defence, Esprit de Corps, Airforce magazine, Alberta Museums Review and the Globe and Mail.   RICHARD COHEN: Security and Technology See articles by the author Richard Cohen is president of RSC Strategic Connections, based in Ottawa. He has special expertise in counter-terrorism and national security policy development. Over the years, he has advised many of the new European democracies on the development of national security and defence strategies. He is helping to establish a Strategic Research Institute for the Serbia and Montenegro Ministry of Defence. He advises on public safety technology market development and is active in public-private sector national security collaboration for the Conference Board of Canada. He is currently the Senior Advisor to Defence Minister Peter MacKay.   BERNARD COURTOIS: Biomechanics, R&D See articles by the author As the president and CEO of ITAC, the Information Technology Association of Canada, Bernard Courtois is an outspoken advocate for the deployment of information and communications technology tools to improve business productivity and to achieve our societal and public policy goals. A lawyer with over 30 years experience in the telecommunications sector, Mr. Courtois served in a variety of executive roles with Bell Canada, including those of Chief Regulatory Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to that, he practiced law in Montreal and Ottawa serving a wide range of clients in telecommunications and other regulated industries.   RON COVAIS: Can/Am Policy & Govt Relations See articles by the author President, the Americas, at Lockheed Martin Corporation, Ron Covais is responsible for business development in Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean. He is also responsible for govt relations and policy issues in the Washington arena. A retired U.S. Air Force officer, he held command positions in nuclear military operations and served as Political-Military Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Int'l Affairs and to the Secretary of Defense. Mr Covais is a member of the Presidential Advisory Board of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America. He is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, and holds a leadership role in the Canadian American Business Council   BGen (ret) JAMES COX: National Security & Intell See articles by the author After a 35 year military career that culminated in leading a NATO strategic military intelligence staff in Mons, Belgium from 1998-2001, Brigadier General (ret) Jim Cox has since pursued advanced national security and defence intelligence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada, where he is currently a PhD candidate in War Studies. Prior to becoming associated with FrontLine magazines, he was the Executive Secretary of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS).   Dr NICOLA DAVIES: Psychologist/Writer See articles by the author Dr Nicola Davies is a Psychologist and Writer with an interest in the psychology behind frontline work.   Maj ROBERT DAY: Military Studies See articles by the author Since retiring from his position as Logistics Officer in the Canadian Air Force (2004), Major Robert Day continues his passion for research and military analysis. His military service has included posting in almost every region of the country and in Canadian Forces Europe. He has several degrees including an MA in War Studies from RMC where he was the Hunt Prize winner as the top graduate of his graduating year. He is currently completing his PhD in Canadian History. His dissertation is an investigation into the relationship between defence policy and defence procurement.   STEVEN DE LISI: Hazardous Materials Specialist See articles by the author STEVEN M. DE LISI, retired after 27 years in the fire service, most recently as the Deputy Chief for the Virginia Air National Guard Fire Rescue at the Richmond (VA) International Airport. He is a hazardous materials specialist, an adjunct instructor for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, and a former member of the NFPA committee on hazardous materials protective clothing. He began his career in hazardous materials response in 1982 as a member of the Newport News (VA) Fire Department hazmat team. Since then, he has also served as a hazardous materials officer for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. In that capacity, he provided on-scene assistance to hazmat first responders for an area that included 20 jurisdictions. He has a master?s degree in public safety leadership.   MARK DUNCAN: Transportation Safety See articles by the author Mark Duncan is a Professional Engineer with a Masters in Public Admin from Carleton University and a degree from Royal Military College. He flew for 6 years with the Canadian Armed Forces as a pilot with VS 880 Squadron. Previously with Transport Canada and then Deputy Airport General Manager at Toronto International Airport, he was promoted to Regional Director General with regulatory responsibility for all modes of transportation in Vancouver. Following 9/11, he led a team that built the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) from the ground up. Retiring in 2007 as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, he is currently President of AeroEdge Consulting Inc. specializing in security and aviation related projects.   Chief (ret) VINCE DUNN: Author See articles by the author Chief Vincent Dunn, FDNY (ret), is the author of: Collapse of Burning Buildings (Fire Engineering, Revised 2010) and Safety and Survival on the Fireground (Fire Engineering, 1992) and Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies (Fire Engineering (2000), and his most recent text book Strategy of Firefighting (2007). He can be contacted at [email protected] or 1-800-231-3388. Go to his web site vincentdunn.com.   TIM DUNNE: Military Affairs, Nova Scotia Intergov Affairs See articles by the author Recently retired from the position of Military Affairs Advisor with the NS Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Tim is a retired Cdn military PA officer with 37 years of service. His experience includes peacekeeping missions in Israel, Egypt, Syria and the Balkans. He served with NATO?s peace support missions in Bosnia Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Albania and Kosovo. He has conducted seminars worldwide, and held numerous public affairs management and leadership positions, most notably with the Media Centre for the recovery operations for Swissair flight 111, and with NATO-led exercises in France, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. In 2001, Bulgaria awarded him the Medal for Loyal Service, its highest military award, for his work during a major NATO exercise that paved the way for Bulgaria to join the Alliance.   MARK EGENER: Risk Management See articles by the author An internationally recognized expert in crisis mgmt, Mark Egener is president of Summit Enterprises International Inc, a consultancy specializing in crisis and risk mgmt. He has led many projects related to adaptation to global warming, disaster preparedness, the mgmt of risk, and risk communications. He was Senior Advisor to the Alberta Environmental Protection Commission in 2005. From 1983-1995 he was head of Alberta Public Safety Services, an agency responsible for hazardous materials and disaster mgmt, and in 2006 was interim head of the new Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Previously he was a senior manager at an energy and chemical company. He was a founding member and Chair of the Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada an organization dedicated to the safe management of dangerous chemicals. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers.   WARD ELCOCK: National Security See articles by the author Ward P.D. Elcock?s vast experience and contacts in the fields of security and intelligence, coupled with his knowledge of govt policy and procedure and his legal background, made him an outstanding choice to serve as the Coordinator for 2010 Olympic and G8 Security. He served as the Director of the Cdn Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) from 1994-2004, and as the Deputy Minister of National Defence from 2004 to 2007. Prior to his appointment at CSIS, Mr. Elcock served as the Security & Intelligence Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council Office for five years, and as Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Legislation and House Planning/Counsel) for six years. Mr. Elcock was recently appointed to the Privy Council Office, where he now serves as the Deputy Minister level advisor to government in the newly-formed Office of the Coordinator for 2010 Olympic and G8 Security.   JIM FACETTE: Airport Security See articles by the author Jim Facette is the president and CEO of the Canadian Airports Council. He is the chief spokesperson and responsible for the overall management and direction of the association. His association experience includes both professional and industry associations.   W.H. (BUD) GARRICK: Security Consulting See articles by the author W.H. (Bud) Garrick has more than 30 years of experience in the realm of police and security operations both domestically and internationally. He served with the Canadian Forces Military Police for 27 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service, upon retirement he assumed the position of Deputy Director General for Criminal Intelligence Service Canada. He is currently active in security consulting as a key Principal of Presidia Security Consulting and an Associate with Lansdowne Technologies Incorporated.   ANGELA GENDRON: Counterterrorism & Counterintelligence See articles by the author Angela Gendron is a Senior Fellow at the Canadian Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Ottawa, and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Buckingham, Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies, UK. Her fields of research relate to counterterrorism and counterintelligence. Current research interests are focused on domestic overhead surveillance using unmanned aerial systems; cyber security strategy; and the protection of critical national infrastructure. She has published extensively in professional magazines, scholarly journals and books on a range of topics from Jihadism to the ethics of intelligence collection.   DAVID GEWIRTZ: Email Security See articles by the author David Gewirtz is Editor-in-Chief of the ZATZ magazines. He is the Cyberterrorism Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals and a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. He is a member of the FBI's InfraGard program, the security partnership between the FBI and industry. He is also a member of the National Defense Industrial Association, the leading defense industry association promoting national security.   DOUG HARRISON: Emergency Management See articles by the author Doug Harrison is the president of Georgian Emergency Management & Associates Inc. (GEMA), a consulting company specializing in risk-based comprehensive emergency management programs for both the public and private sectors. He served as Deputy Chief, Emergency Management Ontario for ten years and was primarily responsible during this period for emergency management program development and implemen-tation. Mr. Harrison retired as Acting Chief, Emergency Management Ontario in 2005.   FRAN HAWTHORNE: Author See articles by the author Fran Hawthorne has covered medical and food security issues for over 20 years as the author of Inside the FDA: The Business and Politics Behind the Drugs We Take and the Food We Eat (John Wiley and Sons, 2005) and as a freelance writer for The New York Times, The Scientist magazine, and many other publications. She also writes about a wide range of other topics (from financial planning to whether to hire a bodyguard). Her latest book, Pension Dumping (Bloomberg Press, 2008), has just won top awards from ForeWord magazine and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants   SARAH HENRY: Master's Student See articles by the author Sarah Henry received her BA in Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2011 where she was awarded the Michael Bradley Award for Applied Research. She is currently a first-year student in the Master?s Program in Psychology at UNCW where she holds a Research Associate position funded by the National Science Foundation. Her research interests are in the areas of forensic and clinical psychology.   PETER HILLIER: IT Security See articles by the author Peter is a Senior IT Security Consultant with CGI's Information Systems and Management Consultants in Ottawa, Canada. A 20-year career of Security and Intelligence roles with the Canadian Armed Forces culminated with strategist and management roles within the DND Computer Incident Response Team. Currently assigned as the Business Growth Lead for CGI's Managed Security Services, he is responsible for the strategic directions of CGI's Security service, Business Development, and partner relations. A Certified Information Systems Professional, Peter is also the founder and past President of the Ottawa Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association.   BGen (ret) PETER HOLT: Engineering See articles by the author Brigadier-General Holt joined the Canadian Army (Regular) in 1966. A graduate of CMR and and RMC as a Mechanical Engineer, he served in a number of appointments with 2 Service Battalion Petawawa, 1 RCR London and 4 Service Battalion Lahr, Germany, and later assigned to the original Leopard Tank Project in Germany. Completing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1981, he was posted to a Project Mgmt job in Ottawa and later attended Staff College in Toronto. Promoted LCol in 1986, he served the Air Force as Senior Staff Officer Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. In July 1989, he returned to Germany to command the Base Technical Services Branch. He served the next four years in NDHQ in the Military Personnel Group before moving to the Materiel Group as Project Mgr of the LAV Project. Subsequently, he was appointed Director Land Equipment Resources Management and EME Branch Advisor in August 2001. He was inducted into the Order of Military Merit in the grade of Officer in May 2002. In 2002 he was promoted Brigadier-General and appointed Director General Land Equipment Program Management (DGLEPM) responsible for the acquisition, mgmt and disposal of all land equipment for the Canadian Forces. He retired in 2005, and was appointed EME Col Comdt in 2008.   Commissioner JAY C. HOPE: See articles by the author Jay C. Hope was appointed by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty as the province?s Commissioner of Community Safety in December 2006. Commissioner Hope serves as a key advisor to the Premier and Cabinet on issues related to emergency management, particularly in times of crisis. He oversees a broad portfolio, including Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) and the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO). Prior to his current appointment, Commissioner Hope served for 27 years with the Ontario Provincial Police, rising through the ranks to Deputy Commissioner (the country?s first black officer appointed to the ranks of chief of police). In 2006 he was made an Officer of the Order of Merit of Police Forces.   ROBERT HUEBERT, Ph.D: Political Science See articles by the author Rob Huebert is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary. He is also the associate director of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. Currently a senior research fellow of the Cdn International Council, Dr. Huebert has also taught at Memorial University, Dalhousie University, and the University of Manitoba. His area of research interests include: international relations, strategic studies, the Law of the Sea, maritime affairs, Canadian foreign and defence policy, and circumpolar relations. He publishes on the issue of Canadian Arctic Security, Maritime Security, and Canadian Defence. His work has appeared in International Journal; Canadian Foreign Policy; Isuma: Canadian Journal of Policy Research and Canadian Military Journal. He was also a co-author of the report To Secure a Nation: Canadian Defence and Security into the 21st Century; and co-editor of Commercial Satellite Imagery and United Nations Peacekeeping and Breaking Ice: Canadian Integrated Ocean Management in the Canadian North. He also comments on Canadian security and Arctic issues in both the Canadian and international media.   Sgt UDAY JASWAL: Police Officer See articles by the author Sergeant Jaswal joined the Ottawa Police Emergency Services Unit in 1999. He is a qualified Search Master under both the NASAR and ERI search systems and has substantial experience in conducting ground searches for missing persons and evidence searches related to criminal investigations. He is the Search and Rescue program coordinator for the Emergency Services Unit and the Chairperson of the Dementia Assistance Committee. Sgt. Uday Jaswal also has extensive experience training police and other professionals in Search and Rescue planning and response.   CATHERINE JOHNSTON: Secure Identity Management See articles by the author Catherine Johnston is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ACT Canada, a stakeholder association. In this role she works with users, governments, regulators, suppliers and privacy advocates. She is also the Chair of the International Smart Card Associations Network. Catherine has served on many public and private sector committees. Ms Johnston has taken a leading role in policy development discussions by national and international governments and has become a leading expert in privacy, secure identity management and card technologies. www.actcda.com   MICHEL JUNEAU-KATSUYA: CEO, Northgate See articles by the author With over 36 years of experience, Michel is internationally recognized as one of our country’s foremost experts in international and national security and intelligence, and economic and industrial espionage. Now in the private sector, Michel is in demand across all continents to perform Threat and Risk Assessments and security audits.   GEORGE KOLISNEK: See articles by the author George Kolisnek spent a total of 41 years at DND as a Naval Officer and then senior public servant. From 2001 to 2005 he was the Director Strategic Intelligence at NDHQ, and from 2005 to 2007 he was a Senior Policy Advisor within the the Security and Intelligence Secretariat in the Privy Council Office. George is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Carleton University Canadian Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies from where he has published papers of interest both at home and abroad.   JACK KRUGER: RCMP, CCGA, Search and Rescue See articles by the author Jack joined the Canadian Forces’ 2nd Battalion Black Watch but left to join the RCMP after two years. He served in British Columbia and Ontario before transferring to the Northwest Territories’ G Division in 1982. In 1992 he served on the UN Mission in former Yugoslavia and returned to G Division in 1993. His passion was search and rescue, and he was instrumental in growing the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Arctic District from the original two units serving the North (Yellowknife and Hay River), to the current 11 units (adding Inuvik, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McMurray, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet, Pangnirtung, Kugluktuk, Tuktoyaktuk and Aklavik). Jack died unexpectedly on June 19th 2014. We miss you Jack   KEN KRUKEWICH: Modeling & Simulation / Space & Satellites See articles by the author Mr. Ken Krukewich was with the ADM(Mat) organization, responsible for developing and implementing the Joint Simulation and Modeling for Acquisition, Requirements, Training and Support (JSMARTS) initiative. In February 2007, he joined the Surveillance of Space project as Engineering Manager. This project, which will launch DND's first operational satellite, has been featured in FrontLine Defence magazine. He is currently FrontLine's advisor and correspondent for Space & Satellites. Mr. Krukewich has over 27 years of experience with space programs, both with industry and the Canadian Space Agency. Sadly, Ken passed away on November 20, 2009. We will forever cherish his infectious enthusiasm for space. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.   TIM LYNCH: Maritime Issues See articles by the author Tim Lynch is a part-time west coast journalist who writes about Pacific Maritime issues from public policy perspective. With a professional background in Canadian health policy, including Quality Management analysis of first response / emergency preparedness, he has researched and written several articles about law enforcement and security in the maritime setting. He is currently engaged in defining the relationships among policy fields associated with National Defence and National Healthcare in Canada with the goal of defining security as a determinant of healthy communities. He would be interested in hearing from anyone who may be conducting similar policy research.   TYSON MACAULAY: Information Security See articles by the author Tyson Macaulay is the Customer-Chief Information Security Officer (C-CISO)/ Security Liaison Officer for Bell Canada. He is responsible for technical and operational risk management solutions for Bell?s largest enterprise clients. Tyson?s leadership encompasses a broad range of industry sectors from the defence industry to high-tech start-ups. His expertise includes operational risk management programs, technical services and incident management processes. Previously, Tyson served as Director of Risk Management for a U.S. defence contractor in Ottawa - Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA 2001 ? 2005), and founded General Network Services (GNS 1996 - 2001). .   Burns MacDonald, CD: Cyber Security See articles by the author Burns MacDonald has over 25 years of experience in information technology, cyber security, intelligence, strategic analysis and defence. He is currently a senior member of the CGI Cyber Resilience center of excellence in Ottawa, Canada.   ERNEST MacGILLIVRAY: Emergency Management See articles by the author Mr. MacGillivray is currently the Director of the Emergency Services Branch, of the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety. Ernie has been at the centre of the ongoing transformation of emergency mgmt in Canada. Ernie has served as a senior policy advisor on public safety and security issues and has been very active nationally and internationally. His current portfolio includes responsibility for the province?s emergency management, 9-1-1 and regional dispatch systems, interoperability and intergovernmental relations. His main effort right now is implementing organizational and technological change to improve interoperability and build capacity in the emergency management and response agencies.   ROBERT MASSE: Canadian Director See articles by the author Robert Masse is an accomplished visionary, security strategist and business leader with 20 years of experience in security and information technology. On the odd occasion he is not spending time evangelizing security, he speaks at security conferences around the world (Blackhat, RSA, NCFTA, PCI, etc).   Prof. GORDON McBEAN, Ph.D: See articles by the author Dr. Gordon McBean is a Professor and Director of Policy Studies for The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction at The University of Western Ontario. He is Chair, International Science Committee for Integrated Research on Disaster Risk; Co-Chair, Global Environmental Change START Project; and member of International Institute for Sustainable Development?s Board and Ontario Premier?s Climate Change Advisory Panel. A former Assistant Deputy Minister in Environment Canada, he is a Member of the Order of Canada; a Fellow of the: Royal Society of Canada; Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society; and American Meteorological Society. Dr McBean shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize to the IPCC.   Sgt JIM McLEAN: See articles by the author Jim McLean, a 34 year veteran with the Toronto Police Service, is currently assigned as a Sergeant in the Public Safety & Emergency Managment Unit training office. He has enjoyed a variety of postings during his career, including major crime and as an instructor at the Toronto Police College. He is a search manager and member of the Toronto HUSAR team.   Dr. SARAH JANE MEHARG, Ph.D: Conflict Studies See articles by the author President of Peace and Conflict Planners Canada Inc., a firm specializing in economic and cultural reconstruction and acceleration, Dr. Meharg is also a Senior Research Associate at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, and Adjunct Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. She is a leading post-conflict reconstruction theorist. Her unique theory of conflict - identicide (1997) - defines the world's most recent attacks perpetrated against people and their cultural places. She achieved top honors in innovative doctoral research in post-conflict reconstruction and has received numerous awards for research, writing and conference presentations. Dr. Meharg has a regional focus on the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq and is currently researching military geography; identicide; and measuring the effectiveness of reconstruction activities during peace operations. Sheserves as a research fellow with the Centre for Security and Defence Studies and the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute.   ERROL P. MENDES: Professor See articles by the author Errol P. Mendes is a lawyer, author, professor and has been an advisor and consultant to corporations, governments (including the Privy Council Office, Government of Canada), civil society groups and the United Nations. His teaching, research and consulting interests include public and private sector governance, anti-corruption, globalization, human rights, national security and dispute resolution and has authored or edited eleven texts in these areas. He has helped leading Canadian and international companies develop cutting edge ethics and compliance systems. Since 1979, Professor Mendes has taught at Law Faculties across the country, including the University of Alberta, the University of Western Ontario, McGill and the University of Ottawa from 1992 to present.   Assistant Commissioner BUD MERCER: Policing See articles by the author Bud joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1976 and has served Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the far north and points between. In the last 7 years he has served at Command and Executive levels. In October 2007, Assistant Commissioner Mercer transferred to his current position as the Chief Operating Officer for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Integrated Security Unit. Prior to assuming this responsibility, he held the positions of the Deputy Criminal Operations Officer responsible for Federal Policing in the province of British Columbia, the Operations Officer for the Lower Mainland District in the Province of British Columbia, the Officer in Charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Police Service, the Officer in Charge of Chilliwack Detachment and a Patrol Duty Officer at Surrey Detachment.   SAM MILLER: Trauma Response See articles by the author Samuel A. Miller (M.A.), President of Sam Miller Consulting, is a resourceful Therapist with extensive experience in Trauma Response and Treatment as well as Wellness Programs. He has demonstrated strengths in leadership, coaching and communication. Sam has worked with many organizations and corporations in creating healthy, respectful, workplace environments as well as managing work-related traumatic events. Based in Toronto, Mr. Miller can be reached at 416-455-1684. Please visit his website www.millertraumawellness.com   EDWARD MINYARD: See articles by the author Edward Minyard is a partner of Global Outsourcing & Infrastructure Services for Unisys. By the summer of 2007, he had spent much of the previous 22 months in New Orleans helping local, state and federal agencies restore communications networks in the city and surrounding areas.   Dr. INGAR MOEN: Defence R&D See articles by the author Dr Ingar Olav Moen, the Director of Science and Technology Policy, with Defence R&D Canada, was responsible for science policy issues, strategic planning, technology forecasting and international R&D coordination. Dr. Moen did postdoctoral research in Physics at the University of Cambridge, England and at McGill University. He taught mechanical engineering and physics at McGill, Western and Trent Universities. He joined the Defence Research Establishment Suffield in 1981, was responsible for R&D on Explosive Systems and Explosive Effects, and wrote many articles for FrontLine before he passed away in June 2006. He is missed by all who knew him.   STEPHEN MOORE: Security and Emergency Management See articles by the author Stephen Moore is a police, security and emergency management professional with over twenty eight years of experience. He has worked with all levels of Government and with police and security agencies both domestically and internationally. Highlights of his career include leadership of the security program for the Department of National Defence and service as the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (Chief of the Military Police) leading an organization of 2000 members delivering policing, security and criminal intelligence services both in Canada and abroad. Stephen is currently the President of Presidia Security Consulting.   K. JOHN MORROW Jr: Biotechnology See articles by the author Now a writer and biotechnology consultant, John acquired a PhD in genetics from the University of Washington in Seattle, and completed post doctoral studies in Italy at the Universit? di Pavia and Philadelphia at the Fox Chase Cancer Institute. He has held faculty positions at the University of Kansas and at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. His writings include over 200 peer-reviewed journal papers, non-peer reviewed coverage of the biotechnology industry, books and marketing reports. A number of companies, including Meridian Bioscience, Affitech, Henderson-Morley Biotechnology, Brandwidth Communications and Emergent Technologies have taken advantage of his consultancy services, provided through Newport Biotechnology Consultants.   JEAN E. MURRAY: Search and Rescue See articles by the author At the time of writing, Jean Murray was the Executive Director of the National Search and Rescue Secretariat. Prior to joining the federal Public Service, Ms. Murray worked in municipal government and the private sector in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and New Brunswick, Canada. She has held positions with Public Works Canada, the Treasury Board Secretariat, and Transport Canada, where she worked in aviation policy and railway safety and as Director, Departmental Secretariat. Ms. Murray also spent 13 years with the Canadian Coast Guard, where her appointments included Director General, Rescue, Safety and Environmental Response, and DG, Marine Navigation Services.   Commissioner PHILIP MURRAY: Associate Editor See articles by the author With 38 years of policing with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police including over 6 years in the top post of Commissioner, Phil Murray has made significant contributions to shaping the RCMP, and law enforcement generally, to meet the challenges of modern policing. He has championed community policing model to meet diverse needs; strengthened positive working relationships to encourage shared solutions to law enforcement and governance issues; encouraged technological innovation and investment; and led collaborative and proactive development of enforcement and prevention strategies to address major security threats and risks. Recent experience includes: Fairness Commissioner; Ipperwash Commission of Inquiry into Aboriginal, Government and Police relationships; Cornwall Commission of Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse; Vice-Chair Ottawa Hospital Board of Governors; Governance Committee, Garda World Security Corporation; Vice-Chair Strategy, National Security Group; and Board of Directors, Pearson Peacekeeping Centre.   LYSA MYERS: IT Security See articles by the author Lysa Myers is the Director of Research for West Coast Labs, a leading independent test facility for information security and threat trends. She is responsible for researching and analyzing IT threat trends, reviewing and developing test methodologies. Myers spent 10 years in the Avert group at McAfee Security, Inc. coordinating detection and removal solutions, and training security researchers both within McAfee and at US government agencies. She is a member of numerous security industry groups, including the Drone Armies mailing list. A highly sought after expert resource on security topics, Myers is a regular conference presenter, and an IANS faculty member.   EDWARD R. MYERS: Editor See articles by the author Edward R. Myers is the Editor of FrontLine Security magazine. Myers earned a Master of Arts degree from Carleton University's Institute for Canadian Studies. He specialized in Law and Journalism which propelled him into an early career in the publishing industry where he authored a school textbook, Living Law, published by McClelland and Stewart, and directed a video called Jury Duty which was produced for the Law Reform Commission of Canada by the National Film Board of Canada. Myers is an accomplished executive with 25 years experience in developing new businesses and strategic relationships in the information technology and defense sectors in Canada and the United States.   SCOTT NEWARK, BA, LLB: Associate Editor See articles by the author A former Crown Prosecutor in Alberta, Scott Newark moved to the national criminal justice reform advocacy stage when named as the first non-police officer to serve as the Executive Director of the Canadian Police Association in Ottawa. After 9-11 he was named as Ontario?s Special Security Advisor on Counter Terrorism and authored that Province?s Security Perimeter Strategy. He co-authored ?A View from the Front Lines? which led to the arming of Canada?s Border Services Officers and ending work-alone situations. He is a border and transit security advisor to governments in Canada, most recently as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Public Safety. He holds memberships in Borderpol, the North American Advisory Board to the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Aviation Security Committee, and is Vice Chair/Operations of the National Security Group. Scott is a frequent media commentator on matters of criminal justice reform, Islamic extremism, counter terrorism, infrastructure protection and border security.   Dr. JAMES NORRIE, DPM, LL.M: Business & Justice Studies See articles by the author Dr. Norrie serves as Dean of Business & Justice Studies at Utica College in Utica, NY where he is also a Professor of Management with graduate degrees in business, engineering and law. He is the author of 5 books, multiple articles and has given hundreds of public lectures and professional presentations in fields related to IT strategy, leadership, project management and information systems & security best practices, areas in which he is also consulted on by leading organizations globally. Utica college has the only dually-accredited cybersecurity & cybercrime programs in the United States. Please visit www.utica.edu for information on the programs.   BRIAN O SHEA: CEO, Striker Pierce, LLC See articles by the author Brian O’Shea is the current CEO of Striker Pierce Investigations. Mr. O’Shea has over 20 years of experience in the intelligence and counter intelligence world. He has worked across multiple intelligence disciplines for various U.S. Intelligence Agencies, Private Competitive Intelligence Firms, Corporate Litigation and Investigative Teams.   Richard OGLE: Professor of Pyschology See articles by the author Richard Ogle, Ph.D. is Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at University of North Carolina Wilmington. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2001 at University of New Mexico. His research interests are in the areas of substance abuse, trauma, and psychopathology. He has more than two dozen publications in top journals in the field of psychology, and he is Editor of the North Carolina Psychological Association newsletter. He is currently a Co-Principle Investigator on a 2.6 million dollar grant funded by the Department of Defense to develop and implement a treatment program for veterans with PTSD.   JILL OLEN: Emergency Management See articles by the author Jill Olen is the CEO of The Olen Group, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in public safety and homeland security issues. She served as San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders? Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Public Safety and Homeland Security during his first term. She had oversight of the City?s Police, Fire and Homeland Security Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Family Justice Center and Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention. Prior to moving to San Diego in late 2004, Olen served in several top level emergency services planning, operations, and policy posts as a senior civilian at the Pentagon.   TIM PAGE: CADSI, Defence & Security Industries See articles by the author The son of a naval commander and the grandson of an army major general, Tim Page 's career has been within the business sector. He is currently President of CADSI, the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries. Through this position, Mr. Page is lobbying for greater recognition and support for the role played by Canadian industry in support of Canada?s national security objectives. An experienced public policy, communications and association professional, previously involved with industry groups such as the Cdn Chamber of Commerce and the Assn of Consulting Engineers of Canada, his interests have been to promote Canada as a globally competitive economy and as a contributor to international development.   KARL PAYEUR: Analyst See articles by the author Karl Payeur is an analyst with The Northgate Group. In 2008, he interned at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he prepared reports on topics pertaining to homeland and international security. Karl is also an M.A. candidate at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs in Ottawa. His current research examines the use and relevance of open sources in counter-terrorism investigations.   BRIAN PHILLIPS: Public Safety See articles by the author A certified management consultant and project mgmt professional, Brian Phillips brings 35+ years experience in security, strategic planning and operational readiness to his role as the Director, Public Safety for Bell Canada. As part of Bell?s Vancouver 2010 Team, he is providing expertise in leading edge technology in strategic and tactical solutions that support public safety and critical infrastructure protection. He was previously a senior executive at the RCMP, where he served for 28 years in protective policing ops, integrated intelligence services and corporate mgmt functions. Mr. Phillips? work has involved planning security for major world events such as the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, economic summits, and papal and royal visits to Canada.   WAYNE L. PICKERING: Critical Infrastructure See articles by the author Mr Pickering is the Chief Learning Officer for the Critical Infrastructure Institute. After 38 years of public service in the Canadian Forces, Mr. Pickering has consulted in critical infrastructure protection in the private and public sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Applied Military Science from the Royal Military College of Canada and is a graduate of the National Security Studies Course. He has been a senior consultant on projects that have included assessing security and emergency management policy and procedures at government, transportation, energy and industrial facilities.   KEN POLE: Defence & Aviation Journalist See articles by the author Ken Pole is currently the longest-serving continuous active member of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery. A staff writer and desk editor with The Canadian Press in several bureaus across the country before moving to newspapers, he has been a freelance journalist since 1979, writing extensively on a range of military issues as while maintaining a keen interest in all aspects of civil fixed-wing and rotorcraft aviation. He is an avid sailor, diver and photographer as well as an aspiring guitarist.   THOMAS QUIGGIN: See articles by the author Tom Quiggin is a court-qualified expert in jihadist terrorism, a Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore and a regular contributor to FrontLine Security magazine.   SHAHRZAD RAHBAR: Natural Gas See articles by the author Shahrzad Rahbar is the Vice President of Strategy and Operations at the Canadian Gas Association. She leads the CGA activities in sustainable development and delivery operations. Shahrzad is also responsible for supporting CGA?s manufacturers? section and downstream market partners. A graduate of London University in England, she obtained her BSc in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in heat transfer from Queen Mary College. Prior to joining the gas industry in Canada, she worked in a variety of research and academic positions in England. Shahrzad has over 16 years of experience in the natural gas industry in Canada. Starting as a senior research engineer with the Canadian Gas Research Institute, she joined CGA as Director of Manufacturers and Operations where she has held progressively senior positions.   SUNIL RAM: Defence Studies See articles by the author A former military advisor to the Saudi Royal Family, Sunil Ram is now a Professor of Land Warfare and Military History at American Military University. He also served as an officer and soldier with the Canadian Forces during the 1980s and 1990s and holds the UN Global Citizen Award for furthering world peace. He is also a member of the Defense Studies Committee of the Royal Canadian Military Institute.   JON RAMSEY: See articles by the author Jon Ramsey is the Chief Technology Officer at Dell SecureWorks in Atlanta, GA and a Dell Fellow. Ramsey has 25 years of hands-on experience at every level: system administrator, software engineer, analyst, security penetration specialist and senior engineer. Prior to joining Dell SecureWorks, Ramsey worked for the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Siemens, and the University of Pittsburgh. Ramsey earned a Master's degree in software engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh.   DAVE REDMAN: Emergency Management See articles by the author Dave Redman has extensive and in-depth knowledge of Emergency Management. He has worked with all orders of government and the private sector to develop emergency management in North America. He worked for Emergency Management Alberta (EMA) for over five years, leading it for two. He served for over 27 years as an officer in the Canadian Army. He?s been posted all across Canada, Germany, and California. He also served on a number of United Nations and NATO operational tours in areas in conflict. He continues to work in the U.S. with Federal and State governments. In Canada he works with federal provincial governments, the private sector and academic institutions.   PASCAL RODIER: See articles by the author Pascal Rodier has over 24 years of emergency response, interoperability, and public safety experience. He took part in writing the Communications Interoperability Strategy for Canada and the Communications Interoperability Action Plan for Canada. He was the original EMSCC Representative and Co-Chair on the Tri-Services Special Purpose Committee on 700 MHz Broadband for Mission Critical Public Safety Data. Pascal was awarded the Governor General?s EMS Exemplary Service Medal in 2010. He has a Master of Arts, in leadership (Health). Pascal has written articles on responder voice and data interoperability and has presented at a number of public events, courses, and conferences.   JAY N. ROSENBLATT: Legal Counsel See articles by the author Jay Rosenblatt, a Partner in the law firm Simpson Wigle LLP, located in Hamilton, Ontario, is engaged in a Business and Technology law practice. He counsels companies from early stage start up to maturity through each phase of their growth, and assists them in enhancing enterprise value. Many of his clients view Jay as their general counsel, with whom they consult regarding legal issues and business matters that may have legal implications. Due diligence and disaster management are key elements to his Risk Management guidance. Jay has provided such input to vulnerable mid-sized companies as well as very large corporations. Jay is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Centre for Emergency Planning. LINK: www.ccep.ca. (issue #2, 2006)   STEVE ROWLAND: See articles by the author Steve Rowland has been involved with the Emergency Medical Services in Ontario since 1974. He is a provincially certified instructor in Basic Emergency Management and Incident Management systems. He is a visiting staff member at the Canadian Emergency Management College in Ottawa. In 2010, he became a Certified Municipal Manager III. Steve Rowland retired after 37 years as a Superintendent from Durham Region EMS. He works part-time with the City of Kawartha Lakes EMS and he spends his free time travelling around North America in his motorhome with his wife Carol.   Prof MARTIN RUDNER, PhD: Associate Editor See articles by the author Martin Rudner is a Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor at Carleton University. Prior to his retirement in July, 2007, he served at The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and was founding Director of the Cdn Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies at Carleton. Professor Rudner is author of over 90 books and articles dealing with Southeast Asia, international affairs, and security and intelligence studies. He has organized and contributed to numerous academic and governmental conferences, seminars and programs, and has served as commentator and analyst on international security affairs for Canadian and international media. He has consulted and lectured on security and counter-terrorism issues to various departments and agencies of the Government of Canada and other international authorities.   YIAGADEESEN SAMY: Development Economics See articles by the author Yiagadeesen Samy is an Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton University. Samy holds a PhD in Economics with specializations in international and development economics. He has published several articles in refereed academic journals and contributed chapters to several books. Samy recently won a research achievement award from the Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University for his work on state fragility. He is currently working on aid allocation and effectiveness in fragile states; fiscal pacts and development outcomes; aid for trade; and emerging donors.   JENI SANDEMAN: RCMP See articles by the author Jeni Sandeman is a senior communication strategist in the RCMP's Public Affairs and Communication Services Directorate with over 5 years of service as an RCMP Civilian Member. Jeni has over 9 years of experience in the communication field and holds two degrees (Mount Royal College and University of Calgary). Jeni is currently an acting team leader within the Strategic Communication group, providing consultation, issues management and communication support to the Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Initiative, the Protective Policing Directorate, and the Major Events Section for security related to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   DOUG SILVER: See articles by the author Doug Silver is the Division Chief, Professional Development and Training, Toronto Fire Services and Special Teams Coordinator ? HUSAR.   Maj RODGER B. SLOAN: Defence Research See articles by the author Joining the CF as a Medical Assistant, Major Sloan completed numerous postings and tours. He was later commissioned as a Bioscience officer, and was instrumental in setting up the new CF School of Survival and Aeromedical Training. He participated in various UNSCOM missions in Iraq (1995, 1998) as a Biological weapons inspector, and was one of the first leaders of Force Health Protection?s Deployable Health Hazard Assessment teams. In 2003, he was posted to DRDC Suffield as the first Director of the Counter Terrorism Technology Centre. This centre, with a staff of over 30 civilian CBRN experts, is responsible for providing Training, Test and Evaluation, and Forensic support to both domestic and international CBRN First Responders and the military community.   ANGUS SMITH: Policing & Intelligence See articles by the author Angus Smith is the Officer in Charge, Alternative Analysis, RCMP National Security Criminal Investigations. Mr. Smith has close to 25 years experience as an intelligence analyst across the RCMP and worked in a variety of areas, including drugs, organized crime and anti-corruption before taking up national security-related duties after 9/11. Mr. Smith has also worked in Eastern Europe and Latin America. His current areas of focus include strategic issues related to the Middle East, South Asia, Russia and China. He has a particular interest in domestic radicalization.   K. JOSEPH SPEARS: Maritime & Northern safety and security issues See articles by the author A maritime barrister and principal of the Horseshoe Bay Marine Group (HBMG) in West Vancouver Canada, Joe Spears has a long-standing interest in all aspects of emergency response, regulatory ,law enforcement and governance and the growing impact climate change has on these issues in Canada, an arctic and ocean nation. Joe has acted for ad hoc civil agent for the Attorney General of Canada and has prosecuted federal offenses on behalf of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. He has developed and delivered a national investigation course for Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security. A graduate of Dalhousie University, with a Masters from the London School of Economics, London, England in Sea-Law law, Economics and Policymaking, he has acted for various private sector organizations and government departments as a legal, policy and training advisor (including commercial interests and insurers). A certified mariner and pilot, Joe is a frequent lecturer, commentator and writer both domestically and internationally on these issues. He has blog postings that ShippingMatters at www.wavepointcosnsulting.ca. Joe has been writing for FrontLine since 2008.   Dr. PAULA STEWART: Public Health See articles by the author Paula J Stewart MD, FRCPC is the highly respected Medical Officer of the Health Unit in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District in Ontario.   Dr. HAROLD STOCKER: Defence R&D See articles by the author Dr. Harold Stocker has been a Defence Scientist with the Directorate of Science and Technology Policy (DST Pol), Defence R&D Canada (DRDC) Programs since 2001. In his 25-year career, following two post-doctoral assignments, one of which was with the National Research Council of Canada, he held progressively senior mgmt positions with the Atomic Energy Control Board (now the Cdn Nuclear Safety Commission), and the nuclear regulatory authority in Canada. Although trained as a nuclear physicist, his interest and attention with DRDC are devoted to the study, analysis and assessment of emerging technologies in the defence and national security domains.   THOMAS A. TASS: Border Safety & Security See articles by the author Thomas is a recognized international expert on border safety, security and migration management. His career began in the CBSA, and in 1993 was appointed Regional Immigration Control Officer accredited to 13 countries. After many major contributions and promotions he was soon recognized for establishing innovative intelligence reporting and counter trafficking programs in Central and Eastern Europe. He is a founding member and since 2003 the Executive Director of BORDERPOL?, a global body of security and migration experts, distinguished diplomats and recognized academics. He holds a Bachelor?s degree in Public Administration, is married, has two children, three grandchildren and currently resides near Toronto, Ontario.   SEAN A. TRACEY: P.Eng., MIFireE See articles by the author In 2000, Sean Tracey became the first Regional Manager in Canada for the National Fire Protection Association. He is a past Director of the Canadian Council of Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners and from 2005 to 2010 served as the Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness. Sean is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Kingston with a Civil Engineering Degree. He is a certified Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario. He contributes regularly to technical publications on fire and life safety.   Insp LANCE VALCOUR: Interoperability See articles by the author A 32-year veteran of the Ottawa Police Service, Inspector Lance Valcour is currently seconded to the Canadian Police Research Centre to lead the national interoperability program, spearheaded by the Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group (CITIG). Inspector Valcour has extensive Incident Command, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Technology Program/Project Mgmt experience at national and international levels. He has worked cooperatively with various national strategic organizations such as the Cdn Assn of Chiefs of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the Cdn Police Assn, International Assn of Fire Fighters, Industry Canada and Public Safety Canada, to effectively plan, lead, support and foster major projects, primarily in the information sharing and interoperability fields.   Dr ANDREW VALLERAND: Research & Technology See articles by the author Dr Vallerand is the new Director of S&T Public Security of the Center of Security Science, a program that supports 21 Departments and Agencies with Homeland Security Research, Technology and Analysis (RT&A). With a career spanning 20 years in RT&A, Andrew specializes in research, design and implementation. He has established investment guidance and directions for Human Factors, Modeling & Simulation and Capability Assessment domains, led major S&T initiatives, mentored staffs and graduate students, and spearheaded several major S&T programs nationally and Internationally. He is now leading Homeland Security ?S&T Communities of Practice? across the Whole-of-Government of Canada to address Capability gaps.   Prof JOE VARNER: Security Advisor See articles by the author Professor Varner has certificates in Emergency Program Management, Hazardous Materials, and Disaster Recovery from the Federal Emergency Management Institute in Maryland and Certificate in Security Supervision from the International Foundation of Protection Officers. An editor and author, he has written over 40 articles on defence and security issues. Joe Varner is a Fellow of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society and is currently serving as Senior Advisor on national security matters to the Deputy Chairman of The Senate Standing Committee on National Security and Defence and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Canada.   MARTIN VERREAULT: Information Security Consultant, EGYDE See articles by the author Martin Verreault is an Information Security Consultant with experience in multiple industries such as finance, insurance, transportation and professional services. He is a results oriented and pragmatic consultant with a keen understanding of the need to implement the right security measures to enable business innovation while protecting key assets from cyber threats. This balanced approach, combined with his passion and attention to details, allows him to work and communicate at any level within an organization in order to deliver security initiatives and services.   BLAIR WATSON (1964-2014): Simulation Training, Transportation Consultant See articles by the author Blair Watson graduated from the Seneca College Aviation and Flight Technology program in 1989, and subsequently flew aerial survey in several countries. Between 1996 and 2005, he worked in air traffic control training, airport operations and project management, airline instructional design, and technical writing. During the past few years, he has written for Canadian, British, and Australian periodicals about military and homeland security topics. Since 2006, he has covered aviation subjects for magazine publishers and news media companies in Canada, the U.S., and Britain. Sadly, Blair has passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism on 3 October 2014. We miss you Blair.   SCOTT WRIGHT: See articles by the author Scott Wright is an Ottawa-based consultant who helps organizations that are concerned about the business risks related to today's rapid information sharing culture. He founded the Streetwise Security Zone, a collaborative web community for sharing news and information about security risks, and providing affordable security training and education for teams. Scott has over 20 years of experience with organizations such as Entrust, Hummingbird (now Open Text) and Mitel, as well as several Canadian government departments. He has an Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, and an MBA from the University of Ottawa.   AMIT YORAN: Cyber Security See articles by the author Previously Director of the US-CERT and National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security, and CEO and advisor to In-Q-Tel, the venture capital arm of the CIA, Amit Yoran has been serving as Chairman and CEO of NetWitness since Nov 2006. He was the Vice President of Worldwide Managed Security Services at the Symantec Corporation. The co-founder of Riptech, a market leading IT security company, he served as its CEO until it was acquired by Symantec in 2002. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in the Department of Defense's Computer Emergency Response Team. Mr. Yoran serves as a commissioner on the CSIS Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency, and numerous other industry advisory bodies.

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