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Introduc on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome Le er, Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services Board . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welcome Le er, Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toronto Police Service Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toronto Police Service Ranking Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deputy Chief Michael Federico, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Deputy Chief Peter Sloly, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Deputy Chief Mark Saunders, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chief Administra ve Officer (CEO) Tony Veneziano, Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . 12
2005 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2006 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 / 15
Youth in Policing Ini a ve (YIPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2007 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 / 18
Organiza on of Calypso Performing Ar stes OCPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 / 20
2008 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 / 22
2009 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 25
ProAc on Cops & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Auxiliary Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caribbean Vibra on remembers Roye e Bap st / Elaine Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2010 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31
Richard Gosling, Children’s breakfast Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Procter’s Cartage Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seneca College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Carpenters Union & OCAD University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Toronto Police Service Community Consulta ve Commi ees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2011 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 41
DJ, Sergeant Chris Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
2012 - Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 47
Diversity Management / Divisional Policing Support Unit / 33 Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
G98.7, Fitzroy Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 50
G98.7, Red & Christopher Michaels / Belinda Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Community Crisis Response Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Art of Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 / 54
Diversity / Crime Stoppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Toronto Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Thought of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Pierre Ellio Trudeau, Quote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Caribbean Carnival Toronto began as the
dream of a group of enthusias c individuals
from diverse backgrounds, but with a
common West Indian heritage. Their dream
was the construc on of a monument of
goodwill, a confirma on of Caribbean culture
and a statement of belonging to their
adopted land, Canada.
This dream was forged in the heady days of
1967, when Canada was celebra ng its
Centennial and the West Indian community
was asked to make a contribu on which
would enhance the celebra ons of Expo ’67.
It took the form of a colourful parade down
Yonge Street. It was spontaneous, exuberant
and a lot of fun. It was one of the first grand
public statements of the West Indian
presence within Canada.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013
Caribbean Carnival Toronto is one of
Canada’s major tourist a rac ons, with an
es mated one million par cipants annually.
It is more than just a party. It is the breaking down of the ar ficial barriers of society,
celebra ng literal and spiritual emancipaon.
Over the years, Caribbean Carnival Toronto
has welcomed the fes val tradi ons of
members of many communi es that are
now present in Toronto.
Its potent
message for the rest of the world will
con nue to spread for genera ons to come.
SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL TORONTO
Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an expression
of Toronto's mul cultural and mul racial society. An
increasing number of a endees and par cipants come
Sco abank Caribbean Carnival
from the USA and overseas. The events are planned
Toronto is an exci ng three week cultural explosion of
months in advance. The costumes and mas band displays
Caribbean music, cuisine, and revelry, as well as visual
are elaborate and oh so delicately worn and designed for
and performing arts. In its 46th year, it has become a
movement. Every move they make is a breathtaking
major interna onal event and the largest cultural fes val
spectrum of colours that is best reflected in the King and
of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an interna on-
Queen Showcase on Parade Day.
al cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto
and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with
the pulsa ng rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca,
Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands.
This colourful exhibi on and display of genius is truly a
musical panorama that is certain to bring a pleasing
smile to the ancestral tans of Pan and Calypso music.
This year, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto season
is des ned to be six (6) weeks culmina ng in the
pinnacle of Parade Day on the Lakeshore with a
kaleidoscope of music, colourful costumes, theatrical
mas band displays, steel bands bea ng intricate
orchestra ons coupled with mouth watering feasts of
Caribbean cuisine and delicacies.
Visit: www.toronotcaribbeancarnival.com (19 Waterman Ave., Suite 200, Toronto ON M4B 1Y2, T:416-391-5608, F: 416-391-5693)
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Toronto Police Services Board
40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2J3
(416) 808-8080 FAX (416) 808-8082
www.tpsb.ca
Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival
July 25, 2013
Message from Chair Alok Mukherjee
On behalf of the Toronto Police Services Board, I am delighted to welcome you to this year’s Sco abank
Caribbean Carnival. This is a major interna onal event and its arrival is always an exci ng me for the residents
of our city.
The Toronto Police Services Board has been an enthusias c supporter of this lively and important event since
its incep on. And our Service is not only commi ed to a safe and joyous celebra on, it is also a very ac ve
par cipant! The Service’s par cipa on includes a colourful and dynamic float in the Carnival’s parade, as well
as numerous and varied celebra ons that take place at our local divisions across the city.
This fes val is, first and foremost, a celebra on of the cultural heritage of people from the Caribbean. But it is
also a celebra on of our wonderful diversity, of the vitality, the richness and the colorfulness of the
kaleidoscope that is our city and our country today. We take pride in the fact that Canada is a global
community of diverse peoples, languages, religions and cultures. Our great diversity helps us to build a strong
na on that is the envy of the world.
For our Board and our Service, diversity is also a key component of effec ve law enforcement. We reflect
upon our past, engage our communi es in open dialogue, listen and accept feedback, and work to
implement necessary changes. Recogni on and promo on of diversity is and always will be one of our
top organiza onal priori es as we strive to make the Toronto Police Service truly reflec ve of the City of
Toronto.
My personal best wishes to all of you as you join together in celebra ng the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival.
Enjoy the music, enjoy the dancing and above all, enjoy the spirit of unity and harmony that this celebra on
symbolizes!
Best Wishes,
Alok Mukherjee
Chair
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Toronto Police Service
40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2J3
(416) 808-2222 FAX (416) 808-8202
Website: www.TorontoPolice.on.ca
Message from the Chief of Police
On behalf of the men and women of the Toronto Police Service, I would like
to extend gree ngs to everyone a ending the Caribbean Carnival Kick-Off
Ceremony.
As the largest Caribbean fes val in North America, this celebra on of
Caribbean culture, now in its 46th year, is world-renowned for its
breathtaking costumes, energizing music, and tremendous displays.
This year’s Carnival theme will feature events such as the Junior Carnival, the Calypso Monarch Finals,
the King and Queen Show, Pan Alive, the Annual Gala, and of course, the highlight: the Parade. These
fes vi es are a reflec on of Toronto’s mul cultural and mul racial society, and the City of Toronto is
proud to host the Caribbean Carnival which is enjoyed by people of all ages, and a racts visitors from
across Canada, the United Stares, the Caribbean, and all over the world.
Congratula ons to the Organizing Commi ee for providing us with yet another memorable fes val,
and best wishes to all of the par cipants!
Sincerely,
William Blair, C.O.M.
Chief of Police
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Mission Statement
We are dedicated to delivering police services in partnership with our community to keep Toronto the
best and safest place to be.
Core Values
Honesty
We are truthful and open in our interac ons
with each other and with members of our
communi es.
Reliability
We are conscien ous, professional, responsible,
and dependable in our dealings with each other
and our communi es.
Integrity
We are honourable, trustworthy, and strive to
do what is right.
Team Work
We work together within the Service and with
members of our communi es to achieve our
goals, making use of diverse skills, abili es,
roles, and views.
Fairness
We treat everyone in an impar al, equitable,
sensi ve, and ethical manner.
Respect
We value ourselves, each other, and all
members of our communi es, showing
understanding and apprecia on for our
similari es and differences.
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Posi ve A tude
We strive to bring posi ve and construc ve
influences to our dealings with each other and
our communi es.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Ranking Structure
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Staff
Superintendent
Staff
Inspector
Superintendent
Inspector
Senior Officer
Other Ranks
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Police Constable
William Blair, Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Michael Federico
Corporate Command
Deputy Chief
Mark Saunders
Specialized Opera ons
Command
Deputy Chief
Peter Sloly
Divisional Policing
Command
Chief Administra ve Officer
Tony Veneziano
Administra ve Command
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Toronto Police Services Board
INTRODUCTION
Every year the Toronto Police Services Board (Board) has
As part of the Service’s strategy to effec vely meet the
been providing financial support for the Toronto Police
requirements of the community it serves, the Service
Service’s Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-off and their
con nues to create avenues to engage our community.
par cipa on in the annual Parade.
Reflec ng on the diverse and evolving communi es
Board funding is
crucial, and has allowed the Toronto Police Service
con nues
(Service) to be a proud supporter of the Caribbean
organiza onal change. As our city increases in diversity,
community and their various ini a ves during the
it is important that the Service acquire the skills, tools
fes val’s celebra ons.
and cultural competencies to build and maintain trus ng
When we say our iden ty is building diversity, we are
through
partnerships
and
inclusive
and respec ul partnerships with every community.
relying on the work we have put in over the years,
Toronto is currently one of the world’s most culturally
reflec ng on our past and drawing on the successes
diverse ci es in the world. The Board and the Service,
and resolving to change the failings. The Board and
both recognize that community engagement provides an
the Service take to heart that diversity is a key
opportunity for growth and innova on within our ever
component to effec ve law enforcement.
growing mul cultural/mul genera onal society. These
How do
they do this in such a large organiza on? They reflect
values con nue to be integrated into all aspects of
upon their past; engage their communi es in open
policing, which is done through various programs,
dialogue; they listen and accept the feedback from
ini a ves, partnering externally and internally on
that dialogue and then proceed to implement
diversity and inclusion ini a ves.
changes. Diversity is and always will be one of their
top organiza onal priori es as they strive to make the
Service more inclusive of the City of Toronto.
DR. ALOK MUKHERJEE, CHAIR
TORONTO POLICE SERIVCES BOARD
Dr. Alok Mukherjee has been Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board since September 2005. He is
the President of the Canadian Associa on of Police Services Boards and is Past President of the
Ontario Associa on of Police Boards.
Dr. Mukherjee is ac vely involved in efforts to promote
community-based policing under civilian oversight, provincially and na onally. He is frequently called
upon to speak on policing issues to a variety of audiences. He brings a unique perspec ve to law enforcement issues from
his experiences in a highly mul cultural and mul racial environment.
Dr. Mukherjee has worked as an educator and a consultant. He has wri en extensively on a variety of areas including
diversity and inclusivity, employment equity for racially visible and aboriginal people, and an -racist educa on.
Dr. Mukherjee has held several public appointments, including membership on the Toronto District School Board, “Safe and
Compassionate School Taskforce” and the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services, and has served as Vice Chair and
Ac ng Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Dr. Mukherjee has received several
awards for his volunteer ac vi es.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Chief William Blair
Resource Management.
WILLIAM BLAIR
CHIEF OF POLICE
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
Chief William Blair was
appointed Chief of the Toronto
Police Service on April 26, 2005. The Toronto Police
Service employs over 5,500 police officers and 2,200
civilian employees, is the largest municipal police service
in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The
City of Toronto is a vibrant city covering 636 square
kilometres with a diverse popula on of more than
2,600,000 people.
Chief Blair started his 30-plus year policing career as a
beat officer in downtown Toronto, and con nued with
assignments in drug enforcement, organized crime units,
and major criminal inves ga ons. Promoted to the senior
ranks of the Service, his pos ngs included Divisional
Commander, Community Policing Programs, and Detec ve
Opera ons, responsible for all specialized inves ga ve
units including the Homicide Squad, Hold-Up Squad, Sex
Crimes Unit, Fraud Squad, Forensic Iden fica ons
Services, Intelligence Services, and Organized Crime
Enforcement, including the Guns and Gangs Unit, and the
Repeat Offender Program.
As Toronto’s Chief of Police, he has overseen the
development of the Toronto An -Violence Interven on
Strategy (TAVIS) to combat violent crime. Rapid response
teams are deployed to at-risk neighbourhoods to enhance
enforcement and support local policing ini a ves while
promo ng the role of Community Response Units and the
‘neighbourhood police officer’.
Chief Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the
University of Toronto with dual disciplines of Economics
and Criminology (1981), a Cer ficate in Law Enforcement
Administra on from the University of Toronto (1983) and
a Cer ficate in Criminal Jus ce from the University of
Virginia (1990). He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of
Inves ga on Na onal Academy (1990), the Police Leadership Program of the University of Toronto, Rotman School
of Business Management (2002) and the Na onal
Execu ve Ins tute (2006).
Chief Blair lectures at the University of Toronto and at the
Rotman School of Management. He has also taught
courses at Seneca College on Drug Inves ga on
Techniques, Organiza onal Behaviour and Human
As Chief of Canada’s largest municipal police service, Chief
Blair has taken a leadership role in Provincial, Na onal and
Interna onal policing realms.
Chief Blair is a member of the Ontario Associa on of Chiefs
of Police (OACP) and previously served as President. He is a
member of the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario
(CISO) Governing Body Execu ve, and a member of the
Execu ve Commi ee for the Combined Forces Special
Enforcement Unit (CFSEU).
Chief Blair is a member of the Canadian Associa on of
Chiefs of Police (CACP), and has previously served as
President. He has previously served as Co-Chair of the CACP
Counter-Terrorism and Na onal Security Commi ee and the
Organized Crime Commi ee. He is a member of the
Na onal Coordina ng Commi ee for Organized Crime and a
member of the Execu ve Commi ee for Criminal
Intelligence Service Canada (CISC). He is also a Member At
Large on the Board of Directors of the Police Execu ve
Research Founda on (PERF). He is the Chair of the Public
Safety Emergency Preparedness Canada Audit Commi ee.
Chief Blair is a member of the Interna onal Associa on of
Chiefs of Police (IACP) and has served on the Execu ve
Commi ee and is also a member of the Major City Chiefs
Associa on (MCC), currently serving as the Second Vice
President on the Board of Directors.
Chief Blair is very ac ve in community organiza ons and
served from 2008 to 2010 as the Chair of the United Way
Public Sector Campaign. He is a member of the Patron’s
Council for Community Living Toronto, a member of the
Honorary Advisory Commi ee for the Scadding Court
Community Centre and an Honorary Member of Scouts
Canada. He is Vice-Patron of the Good Neighbours’ Club, a
Day Centre for older, homeless and unemployed men,
Honorary Governor of the Canadian Corps of
Commissionaires and recipient of the 2011 Beth Sholom
Humanitarian Award. In March 2012, he was presented
with the Canadian Diversity Leadership Award by the
Diversity Business Network.
In recogni on of his many contribu ons to the policing
profession, Chief Blair was named an Officer of the Order of
Merit of the Police Forces in 2007. He is also a member of
the Most Venerable Order of St. John and has been awarded
the Police Exemplary Service Medal with Thirty Year Bar. In
May 2012, he was appointed Commander of the Order of
Merit of the Police Forces.
Policing has been a vital part of Chief Blair’s family for
genera ons. He has grown up with the history, tradi ons
and culture of the Toronto Police Service and, as a life-long
resident of Toronto, is proud and honoured to serve the
people of Toronto as their Chief of Police.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Michael Federico
DEPUTY CHIEF
MICHAEL FEDERICO
CORPORATE COMMAND
Deputy Chief Federico has served over 40 years with
the Toronto Police Service and is currently in charge of
Corporate Command which is comprised of four core
func ons: Human Resource Management (responsible
for recruitment, training, labour rela ons and diversity
management); Corporate Services (responsible for
policy research and planning, informa on and records
management, property and evidence management and
video services; Professional Standards (responsible for
risk management, conduct inves ga ons, and legal
services) and Corporate Communica ons (response for
media and issues management.
Prior to his promo on to Deputy Chief of Police, he
held the rank of Staff Superintendent and was assigned
to lead various areas within the Toronto Police Service,
including not only Professional Standards and Human
Resource Development, but also Central Field
Command, which consists of 9 police divisions and over
2,000 members providing a full range of policing
services to Toronto’s central downtown district. He has
previously commanded uniform and inves ga ve units
and has served as the senior inves ga ve advisor to the
Ontario Civilian Police Commission, the government
agency responsible for police oversight in the province
of Ontario.
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In addi on to his regular police du es, Deputy Chief
Federico is the Vice Chair of the Na onal Joint
Commi ee of Senior Jus ce Officials (NJC) who are
dedicated to improving the effec veness of the criminal
jus ce system. He is the President of the Board of
Directors of the Vitanova Founda on, a community
based substance abuse treatment centre, and is the
Service’s champion of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer. He is also a past president of the
Toronto Police Service Senior Officers’ Associa on.
Deputy Chief Federico holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in
Jus ce Studies from the University of Guelph. He is a
graduate of the FBI Na onal Academy, the University of
Toronto’s Rotman School of Management - Police Leadership Program, and the Execu ve Development Course,
and the Senior Police Administra on Course of the
Canadian Police College. He also holds a Cer ficate of
Management from the University of Virginia and he is a
recipient of the Vice Provost Award for Academic
Excellence from the University of Guelph-Humber. He is
also a faculty scholar of the Department of Sociology at
the University of Toronto.
Deputy Chief Federico is a Member of the Order of Merit
of Canada and a recipient of the Police Exemplary Service
Medal.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Peter Sloly
DEPUTY CHIEF PETER SLOLY
DIVISIONAL POLICING
COMMAND
Deputy Chief Peter Sloly is in his 25th year with the Toronto
Police Service. Prior to his policing career he played
professional soccer and was a member of the Canadian
Na onal Soccer Team. He has a Criminal Jus ce Educa on
Cer ficate from the University of Virginia, Incident
Command System Cer fica on from the Jus ce Ins tute of
Bri sh Columbia, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from
McMaster University and a Masters in Business
Administra on from York University’s Schulich School of
Business. He is a graduate of the FBI Na onal Academy
and the University of Toronto Rotman Police Execu ve
Leadership Program.
Peter Sloly has authored ar cles for several police and
jus ce magazines on community mobiliza on, crime
preven on, emergency management and social media. He
was an adjunct Professor at the University of
Guelph-Humber and a guest lecturer at the Ontario Police
College. He is also a member of the Police Execu ve
Research Founda on and the Canadian Police College
Advisory Board.
Peter Sloly is in charge of Divisional Policing Command
(DPC) which has 4,084 police officers, 221 civilian members
and a budget of $447 million. DPC includes the 17 Police
Divisions, the Divisional Police Support Unit as well as
being the Execu ve Sponsor for the $25 million IT
Opera ng System capital project, IRIS.
Peter Sloly’s previous assignment was in charge of
Execu ve Command, which had over 400 civilian and
uniform staff along with an opera ng budget of over $31
million and included the following units; Professional
Standards Inves ga ve Unit, Professional Standard Risk
Management Unit, Legal Services, Corporate Communicaons, Corporate Planning, Records Management, Property
& Evidence Management Unit, Audit & Quality Assurance
and the Video Services Unit.
Peter Sloly was in charge of Opera onal Services with 1,890
staff and an opera ng budget of $162 million which included
the following units: Emergency Task Force, Traffic Services,
Marine Unit, Mounted & Police Dog Services,
Communica on Services, Court Services, Parking Enforcement Unit, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Central
Paid Duty Office and the Special Constables Program. Peter
Sloly also oversaw Staff Planning & Community Mobiliza on
which included the following units: Employment, Training &
Educa on, Staff Planning, Diversity Management and
Community Mobiliza on.
Peter Sloly was the Unit Commander of 55 Division, 53
Division and Corporate Communica ons and held senior
manager posi ons at 31 Division, 52 Division and Duty
Opera ons. He has worked in Community Response, Major
Crime, Youth Bureau and Public Order. In 2001-2002, He
par cipated in the following interna onal policing programs;
Pearls in Policing, Lithuania Development Mission and the
United Na ons Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo where he
was a Command Staff Officer and Canadian Con ngent
Commander for over 100 Canadian police officers in mission.
Peter Sloly has been a member of the Ontario Associa on of
Chiefs of Police, the Canadian Associa on of Chiefs of Police,
the Interna onal Associa on of Chiefs of Police, the FBI
Na onal Academy Associates, the Police Execu ve Research
Forum, the TPS Military Veterans Associa on and the
Associa on of Black Law Enforcement Officers. He has also
served on the following Boards/Councils; Spirit of the
People, Black Business & Professional Associa on’s Na onal
Scholarship Founda on, Merry Go Round – Kids Cops &
Computers, Covenant House, Herb Carnegie Future Aces
Board, Ontario Science Centre, Youth Challenge Fund,
Greater Toronto Civic Ac on Alliance and the TDSB Elkhorn
Public School Parent’s Council.
Peter Sloly has received the following awards/medals:
x Member of the Order of Merit – Police Forces
x Planet Africa “Changing Lives” Award
x United Na ons & Canadian Peacekeeping Medals
x African Canadian Achievement Award
x Police Exemplary Service Medal
x Harry Jerome Award
x Soccer Hall of Fame “Brian Budd” Award
x Bob Marley Day Award
x Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal
x Ontario Volunteer Sector Service Award
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Mark Saunders
DEPUTY CHIEF
MARK SAUNDERS
SPECIALIZED OPERATIONS
COMMAND
Deputy Chief Mark Saunders is in his 30th year with
the Toronto Police Service and is currently in charge
of Specialized Opera ons Command.
Prior to his promo on, he held the rank of
Superintendent of 12 Division in the city’s west end.
Before that, he was the Unit Commander of the
Homicide Squad, which is the largest of its kind in
Canada. Deputy Chief Saunders has also served in and
has extensive inves ga ve experience in the
Professional Standards Unit, Urban Street Gang Unit,
Intelligence, Drug Squad, Emergency Task Force and
Divisional Policing.
As Deputy Chief of Specialized Opera ons Command,
he oversees 1,258 police officers, 1,037 civilian
members and manages a budget of $240 million.
Specialized Opera ons Command is comprised of
various inves ga ve squads, and some of the Toronto
Police Service’s most cri cally important units, which
support Divisional Policing Command and work hand
in hand with municipal, provincial and federal
agencies.
Deputy Chief Saunders holds a diploma from Humber
College, an Incident Command System Cer ficate from
the Jus ce Ins tute of Bri sh Columbia, as well as
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being a Canadian Police College cer fied Chief Hostage
Nego ator. Deputy Chief Saunders is commi ed to
con nuous, higher learning, and is furthering his
educa onal studies as he is currently comple ng both a
Jus ce Studies Bachelor of Arts degree at Guelph
Humber University and courses at the University of
Toronto.
Deputy Chief Saunders is highly commi ed to
community service and involvement and serves as the
co-chair of the Black Community Consulta ve
Commi ee. In addi on, he is a United Way Leadership
Member.
Deputy Chief Saunders is a life-long resident of Toronto
and is proudly raising his family here. Deputy Chief
Saunders con nues his personal commitment to provide
inclusive, unbiased policing in order to foster and
enhance the cri cally important rela onship between
the Toronto Police Service and the communi es he
serves.
Deputy Chief Saunders is the recipient of the Queen
Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for Outstanding
Community Contribu ons, the Police Exemplary Service
Medal and the Black History Month Community Award.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - CEO Tony Veneziano
TONY VENEZIANO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
Tony Veneziano was appointed Chief Administra ve
Officer of the Toronto Police Service on December 12,
2005. He is responsible for Informa on Technology
Services for the Toronto Police Service. Tony is in
charge of the Informa on Technology Services Unit as
well as Finance and Administra on Unit, which
includes fleet opera ons, facili es management,
procurement, payroll and accoun ng services. The
Audit and Quality Assurance func on also reports to
him, and he oversees the Service’s annual
opera ng and capital budget processes.
Tony holds a Cer fied General Accountant designa on.
Prior to joining the Toronto Police Service, Tony was
with the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
and current City of Toronto for 20 years, where he
moved up progressively through the organiza ons. In
his last posi on at the City of Toronto he was a
member of the City’s senior management team and, as
the Director, Internal Audit, reported directly to the
City Manager. He also worked as a Director in the City
Auditor General’s Office, repor ng directly to the
Auditor General.
While with the City of Toronto, Tony oversaw the
comple on of a number of reviews that resulted in
significant cost savings and revenue enhancements,
improved opera onal effec veness and mi ga on of
risks in the organiza on.
Examples of reviews
completed include: the Toronto Police Service’s
Handling of the Public Complaints Process; the food
safety and tuberculosis programs in Toronto Public
Health; the City of Toronto’s procurement process; the
Toronto Police Helicopter Evalua on project; and
numerous contract management audits. Tony also
managed various forensic inves ga ons at the City, and
oversaw the implementa on of the City of Toronto’s
fraud and waste hotline - the first hotline of its kind in
Canada.
Tony is a member of the Ontario Associa on of Chiefs of
Police, the Canadian Associa on of Chiefs of Police and
the Interna onal Associa on of Chiefs of Police. He is an
Execu ve member on the Board of Directors of the
Children’s Aid Society of Toronto serving on their Audit
and Risk/Finance Commi ee and the Real Estate
Commi ee.
Tony is also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth
Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding contribu ons
to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto.
Tony is experienced in dealing with highly sensi ve and
complex issues, and is a results-oriented and proac ve
manager. He has promoted con nuous improvement
and value for money thinking across the Toronto Police
Service; and has led the movement towards the effec ve
management of people, projects, contracts and assets.
Tony exemplifies high ethical standards, and ac vely
reinforces the importance of transparency, integrity,
accountability and fiscal responsibility in carrying out his
responsibili es with the Toronto Police Service.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - 2005
In 2005, Chair Dr. Alok Mukherjee and Chief William Blair welcomed special guests: the Honourable Jean Augus ne, the
Honourable Monte Kwinter, Councillor Joe Mihevc, Rick Gosling, Jamaal Magloire and John Kam, with entertainment by Foluke
Akinremi, Jessee Ketchum and Hameed “the Pan Piper” Shaqq. Master of Ceremonies was Carol Charles from CTV.
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In 2006, the Kick-off special guests included: the Honourable David Miller, the Honourable
Mary-Anne Chambers-Minister of Children and Youth Services, Bas Balkissoon Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community Safety and Correc onal Services,
John O’Dell and Rick Gosling.
Entertainment was provided by the Caribbean Dance Theatre, Hammel Shaqq “The Pan
Piper” and La Tisha O ley. Master of Ceremonies was Sandra Whi ng. Chair Dr. Alok
Mukherjee and Ac ng Chief of Police Tony Warr provided the welcome speech.
Deputy Chief Keith Forde and Deputy Chief Tony Warr
walk the Caribbean Carnival Parade Route with the
Toronto Police Service Float.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Youth In Policing Program
On February 14, 2006, Minister Mary Anne Chambers, Ministry of Children and
Youth Services announced that the Ontario Government would be funding
various youth opportunity ini a ves, as part of the government’s new strategy
to address the growing needs of our youth. Part of that strategy was to create
a partnership with the Toronto Police Services Board, the Toronto Police
Service, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to hire 100 youth for
the summer. The Youth in Policing Ini a ve (YIPI) is a partnership between
these three agencies to create a meaningful work experience for youth. This
summer employment ini a ve focuses on youth between the ages of 14 -17
years old residing in priority neighbourhoods within the City of Toronto. The
aim of the Youth in Policing Ini a ve is to promote youth par cipa on and
exposure to the work environment through diverse, educa onal, and
produc ve work assignments. This program also enhances the link between
the police and the neighbourhoods we serve. This ini a ve gives young people
an opportunity to develop job skills while fostering posi ve community
partnerships.
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The Toronto Police Service’s float has
always been a part of the parade and
highlights the diversity of our city and
our organiza on.
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Chief William Blair never misses an
opportunity to celebrate diversity in
Toronto.
Even today, he is s ll out mee ng
and gree ng people within the
community.
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The Organiza on of Calypso Performing Ar stes
(OCPA) was founded in 1981 by a group of individuals
interested in developing the Calypso art form in
Canada. Calypso is a rich oral musical tradi on that
plays an integral role in defining the ar s c aesthe c
of Caribbean people. The group was incorporated in
1992 with the mandate:
The Calypso Monarch Compe on takes place in July
a er the music series and culminates with “Kaiso
365” concert presenta on, where nine finalists each
perform two original songs. The compe on serves
to establish standards for the art form, to promote
excellence and to maintain public interest and
support of this unique musical tradi on in Canada.
(A) To promote the Calypso art form
(B) To produce and present lectures, concerts,
classes and seminars in Calypso Music and
related ac vi es
(C) To promote fellowship among its members and
to foster collabora on and the exchange of
ideas and informa on between members of
the Calypso community
(D) To arrange compe ons and exhibi ons,
establish grant prizes, awards and dis nc ons,
and other complementary events and ac vi es
OCPA has produced an annual programme of
concerts, workshops, compe ons and special events
since its incep on. OCPA’s major events for the year
are the five-week Calypso Tents Music Series (June –
July) and the Calypso Monarch Compe on.
The Calypso Tents Music Series (CTMS) presents a
programme of newly-composed and arranged
Canadian calypso and soca music in June. The CTMS
series is currently produced in collabora on with
Kaiso Forum and TLK – two independent, calypso
music promoters. CTMS gives Canadian composers,
singers, musicians and arrangers a vital pla orm to
promote their new work and to gain public
recogni on. The music series is OCPA’s most
important
developmental
ac vity,
providing
employment and training in the performing arts to a
diverse community of calypso singers, musicians,
composers and arrangers in the Metro Toronto area
and beyond.
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OCPA’s general membership consists of crea ve and
performing ar sts, as well as individuals who are
interested in the history and development of the art
form. The organiza on is supported by a community
of avid volunteers and supporters who help stage
events, serve on commi ees, and contribute to the
health of the organiza on. OCPA’s work is supervised
by a 10-member volunteer board of directors chosen
from membership open to the public. The board of
directors is made up of ar sts, arts administrators,
individuals from corporate management and social
service sector management, educators, and re red
persons - all who share a passion for calypso and a
belief in its power to entertain and to educate with
its catchy rhythms and stories full of wit, humor,
double entendre and thought-provoking social and
poli cal commentary.
OCPA is one of the three main ar s c stakeholders of
the Caribana Fes val - the largest fes val of its kind in
North America. The music series and Calypso
Monarch Compe on add significant original music
content to the fes val’s
programme of
mas’ (querade), steelpan and calypso.
OCPA offices are located at 120 – 215 Spadina
Avenue, Toronto. For more informa on visit
www.ocpacalypsoca.com
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Come join us in 2014…
We are only ge ng bigger and
be er!
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Our Senior Officers have always been proud and enthusias c supporters of the Service’s annual Caribbean Carnival Kick-Off
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Unfortunately, the Service has lost two great leaders who were previous unit commanders of the Community
Mobiliza on Unit - Staff Superintendent Darren Smith and Superintendent Robin Breen, who both passed away
in 2012.
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In 2009 during the annual Caribbean Carnival Kick-off, community organiza ons
were invited to share their heritage and na ve costumes adding to the
significance of community partnerships and the beauty of costumes from around
the world.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Pro Ac on Cops & Kids
Mission
We believe that establishing a posi ve rela onship
between cops and kids at risk will strengthen our
community today and for the future. By funding
programs that bring local cops and kids together, we help
create an environment of mutual understanding and
respect.
ProAc on encourages officers to share their passions with
youth, providing programs with a wide range of ac vi es
including sports and camping, arts, leadership, life skills
and safety. Many programs include one-to-one mentoring
and coaching between cops and kids. All of the programs
are free for the youth to par cipate.
Benefits of ProAc on Programs
About ProAc on Cops & Kids
For youth
ProAc on Cops & Kids funds programs, developed and
run by police officers, to help at-risk youth in Toronto,
Durham and Hamilton. Our goal is to build respect and
increase understanding and trust between cops and kids,
breaking down stereotypes and improving the safety of
our communi es for everyone.
Programs provide the youth with a mentor, leadership
skills and a safe place to go. Given that many a er school
and summer programs have been cut back and many
youth cannot afford registra on fees, these programs
provide a posi ve outlet where kids can learn a new skill
and see new op ons.
ProAc on is a registered charity, wholly independent
from any police service. ProAc on is not a United Way
member agency and receives no government funding.
Programs are funded solely due to the generosity of
individuals, corpora ons and family founda ons.
For the community
Over the past 20 years, ProAc on has provided over $4.5
Million to more than 1,000 police-ini ated programs
reaching out to over 350,000 youth.
In 2011 ProAc on invested more than $543,000 in 135
different police led programs:
x Toronto Chapter – 119 programs
x Durham Chapter – 8 programs
x Hamilton Chapter – 8 programs
The community sees officers making a posi ve difference
with the youth. As officers work along side community
members, they begin to view the officers as community
builders as opposed to enforcers. This builds trust and
goodwill between police and the neighborhoods they
serve.
For police
Programs provide officers with a rewarding opportunity.
Many officers take their passions – be it music, sports, arts
or the outdoors – and incorporate them into their
program. Officers tell us that a er
par cipa ng in programs they have
a be er understanding of issues
facing youth and renewed sense of
hope. Officers are able to make
posi ve rela onships and inspire
change.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Auxiliary Program
AUXILIARY PROGRAM
Auxiliary police volunteers have been an essen al part
as a fundamental part of every community. Each
of policing in Toronto since its incep on in 1957. At
Auxiliary Officer provides an invaluable service to both
that me, administra on and oversight of the Auxiliary
the Toronto Police Service and the ci zens of Toronto.
Police func on was incorporated into the new
structure of the Toronto Police Force. Eventually, the
role of the Auxiliary Police was formally recognized
through the Police Services Act, related regula ons
and Service Governance.
both the individual and community, and assist the
Toronto Police Service in building a rela onship with
the community based on mutual trust and understanding. Auxiliary Officers that volunteer their me to the
Currently, over 350 strong auxiliaries volunteer
Toronto Police Service lend an extra hand and support
approximately 80,000 hours annually of their me to
to
assist the Service in areas that include community
organiza ons. They work alongside Police Officers and
mobiliza on ini a ves, crime preven on programs,
personnel in adding support, or are simply available to
special events, parades, searches for missing persons
extend a smile to a community member at a Toronto
and emergency call-outs.
Police Service event.
The Auxiliary Program is staffed by people from all
Auxiliary Officers do make a difference and have
walks of life, from home-makers to tradesmen,
always been a valuable resource and enormously
university students to professionals and more.
appreciated for their con nued assistance, support,
The Toronto Police Service honours the contribu ons
made by Auxiliary Officers and recognizes their service
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The efforts of Auxiliary Officers con nue to impact
neighbourhoods,
community
members
mo va on, and dedica on to policing ac vi es.
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CARIBBEAN VIBRATIONS - Remembers
The Caribbean community was hit hard by the sudden passing of Royette Baptist, TV host of Caribbean Vibrations,
at the age of 40 in 2012.
This has been a great loss for the many who have worked so closely with her over the years. Royette was known
for her energetic and youthful spirit and was always optimistic about the future.
Royette of Trinidadian heritage, was extremely popular with her fans and in the Caribbean Entertainment Industry, and her
sudden death had people questioning if what they heard was true. The wife of Caribbean Vibrations Producer Alain Arthur,
Royette leaves to mourn, as well her son, Ty, 17.
Roye e loved her Caribbean culture and from a young age was always involved in Carnival, a ending band launches and even
winning Junior Queen one year.
Her dream was fulfilled when she created the most popular section "Sin City" for the band Toronto Revellers. With the
popularity of her section and the leadership of Jamaal Magloire, Toronto Revellers won their first of back to back Toronto
Carnival band of the year titles.
Roye e was the President of Royalty Produc ons and an accomplished actress who had appeared in various music videos and
films. She co-created Caribbean Vibra ons TV, one of the longest running weekly Caribbean TV series in Canada. She starred in
Caribbean Vibra ons as its original Host & Guide.
Royette wore many hats with experience in directing, video scripting, writing and postproduction.
“We must all remember that the length and quality of life is not in our control, and that
nothing is guaranteed. It is important to spend time with our family and friends and tell
them how we feel and that we must always take advantage of all the opportunities that
come our way”.
Elaine Shepherd
Elaine Shepherd, affec onately known as “Lil’Bit”, was born in Bahrain and began performing at a tender age
of 5. A er immigra ng to Vancouver, BC Canada, she con nued to develop her musical talents; transferring
and blending the sounds of her origins with that of the West Coast Canadian vibes.
Elaine con nues to expand her musical expression and focuses on song wri ng and collabora ng with fellow
musicians, whose joint efforts introduced her to the contemporary world of Hip-Hop, Rap and Reggae music.
Elaine’s release of “Lady in the Streets,” saw her deemed a ‘hidden gem’ of Canada. Her personal achievements began earning her
public respect and na onally-renowned accolades. In June of 2010, she received ‘The Most Promising New Ar st Award’ at the
RMAA’s.
This award–a milestone in itself–ul mately foreshadowed her acceptance of the most pres gious award in the Canadian Music
Industry, the 2011 Juno for Reggae Recording of the Year for Single “Likkle But Mi Tallawah”. That same year, Shepherd also won
the 2011 MMA Music Award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single “Sensimilla”.
In addi on to her already pres gious awards, Elaine was also presented with two awards at the 2011 WCRMA’s for Best Female
Vocalist and Single of The Year for “Lady in The Streets”. She was also nominated for Best Female Vocalist, Best Reggae Single, and
Ar st of the Year at the 2011 RMAA’s. Shepherd is currently nominated once more for the 2013 Juno Awards; Best Reggae Recording category for her Album “Move Ya”.
In 2013, Elaine officially signed on with Son Of The Snow Produc ons and has since recorded and collaborated with the likes of her
fellow label members.
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Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee enjoys the music along with Deputy Chief Keith Forde, Deputy Chief Tony Warr,
the Honorable Mary-Anne Chambers, Rick Gosling, Sam Lewis (Fes val Management Commi ee) and Jamaal Magloire
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2010 included interna onal entertainment, such as
the Hawaiian dancers.
(le ) The French Community
Consulta ve Commi ee pose for
a picture with Superintendent Frank
Bergen who joined the TPS Float for
the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival
Parade along Lakeshore.
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(above le ) Sergeant Rod Chung
(right) Police Constable Jeniffer Dekezel hype up the crowd…
Staff Sergeant Ron Khan and Inspector Sco Bap st
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RICHARD GOSLING
RICHARD GOSLING
For his en re business career, Richard Gosling has
Community Unity Alliance assists in the preserva on and
provided leadership to organiza ons that focus on
enhancement of ethnic iden
allevia ng
Mosaic.
poverty
and
giving
service
to
the
es within the Canadian
As ethnic popula ons become more firmly
disadvantaged. Rick is the President of The Children’s
established, community groups require more support
Breakfast Clubs (TCBC), the Second Chance Founda on
from their community members in order to become
and the Community Unity Alliance (C.U.A.)
self-sufficient.
CUA partners to provide resources,
experience, skills and training to assist in this path to
The Children’s Breakfast Clubs provide over 4,000
independence.
nutri ous, appe zing breakfasts to children in over 20
Clubs across the GTA. TCBC also provides children with
Rick’s associa on with the Sco abank Caribbean Fes val
intellectual s mula on from a variety of sources
began over 20 years ago with one of the first Caribana
including homework help,
Fes vals held in the City of Toronto.
arts and cra s and
Today, he is a
member of the Fes val Management Liaison Team and is
educa onal games.
ac vely involved in ensuring that TCBC children par cipate
provides post-
in both the Junior Carnival Parade and the Grand Parade.
secondary educa on scholarships to youth who are, or
Rick is grateful for the support of Procter’s Cartage and
have been involved in the criminal jus ce system. In
Seneca College. Their assistance ensures that the Toronto
addi on, Second Chance offers various programs that
Police Service “Diversity In Mo on” Float is an important
allow recipients to give back to their communi es
part of the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Fes val. Rick
through volunteering.
encourages families from all communi es to come and
The
Second
Chance
Founda on
celebrate this amazing fes val of Caribbean music and
cuisine.
The Children’s Breakfast Club
101 McNabb Street
Markham, Ontario, Canada
L3R 4H8
Phone: (905) 474-8054
Fax: (905) 474-7822
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PROCTER’S CARTAGE LIMITED
For over 8 years now, Procter's Cartage Limited has been
working
in
Breakfast Clubs.
partnership
with
The
Children's
Every year, Procter's donates their
services and facili es to assist in the building and
crea on of the “Diversity in Mo on” float with The
Children's Breakfast Clubs and The Toronto Police
Service. What has become an annual tradi on, is looked
forward to each and every year by the staff and all those
involved with the project at Procter's Cartage Limited.
Along with their involvement in the parade, Procter's
also donates warehouse space for the bicycles and
related gear for The Children's Breakfast Club's annual
charity bicycle race and give-away to under privileged
PROCTER’S CARTAGE LIMITED
children within the City of Toronto.
Since 1944, Procter's Cartage Limited has been
servicing the transporta on requirements of
valued customers within the Greater Toronto
area, and throughout the province of Ontario.
From their humble, grassroots beginnings inside
the family home of the company founders; Mr. &
Mrs. William and Ella Procter on 227 Melita
Avenue, near Chris e and Davenport, Procter's
Cartage Limited has grown into a recognized brand
name throughout Ontario. As they look forward to
their 70th anniversary in 2014, the second
genera on family ownership is now sharing its
know-how and the company’s tradi onal values
with
the
3rd
genera on.
Procter’s
Cartage
con nues to foster the company’s dedica on to
customer service, respect for its employees and
community involvement.
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In an effort to help spread the word of The Children's
Breakfast Clubs, Procter's Cartage Limited installs an
adver sing s cker on the rear door of all their delivery
trucks that travel throughout the city and beyond, with
the club's logo and website.
Clayton Procter, Procter's Cartage Ltd.
SENECA COLLEGE
SENECA COLLEGE
For a number of years, Seneca College’s Visual
Merchandising Arts students have had the benefit and
opportunity to design and build the parade float for the
Toronto Police Service as part of the annual Sco abank
Caribbean Carnival.
This project has been a wonderful opportunity for Seneca
students to work with Rick Gosling and the Toronto Police
Service, and to learn and be involved in the design and
produc on of an exci ng and important cultural event,
while developing their crea ve skills and talents.
This has been a popular project at Seneca College,
involving a number of students, professors and
technicians in the Visual Merchandising Arts program.
This year, the winning float design was chosen from
more than 40 design proposals from a second year
student project design compe on.
Rick Gosling, from The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, has
been the liaison between Seneca and other generous
businesses in the community that help sponsor the
construc on including: Local 113 Transit Workers,
Community Unity Alliance and Don Valley Hotel & Suites.
Special men on should be made of the Carpenters’
Union Local 27 who fund the parade float and whose
union staff donate their me to ensure that the structure
is constructed in a safe and sound manner. Members of
Local 27 ensure that parade par cipants are safe while
on the float and that the float is able to tolerate the
impact of travel and weather condi ons.
The cut and decorated pieces of the design were
constructed by 2 classes of first year students as a group
project in their Materials and Prop Construc on class. A
group of student volunteers then assemble the parade
float pieces onto the frame of a flatbed truck as part of
their field placement hours.
This year’s float design, by Morgan Chapman, was
inspired by beau ful nature elements of the Caribbean
region and is composed of oversized bu erflies, gli ery
flowers and palm leaves. The design was overseen by
Professor Carol Crombie and the construc on and
assembly by Program Co-ordinator David McDermid,
Professor Brian Wickens, and Technician Ginny Kim.
The float makes its appearance at the Toronto Police
Service’s Caribbean Carnival Toronto kick off, the Junior
Carnival Parade and then at the parade itself on
Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Exhibi on Place & Lakeshore
Boulevard.
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THE CARPENTERS UNION & OCAD UNIVERSITY
OCAD U educates imagina ons and considers the future
for its students.
They also honour their history,
recognizing the more than a century of achievement that
dis nguishes their alumni. Joining the remarkable ar sts
and designers, the established graduates are cultural
leaders, educators, innovators, crea ve thinkers and
strategists.
THE CARPENTERS UNION
The Carpenters Union Local 27 is honoured to
contribute and support The Children’s Breakfast Clubs.
The opportunity to play a role in construc ng a float for
the Toronto Police Service is one that the Carpenters
Union is proud to play during Sco abank Caribbean
Carnival Toronto. For over a century, the Carpenters
Union has been able to contribute to Toronto’s growth,
diversity and success.
Through working with the various organiza ons that
also support the construc on of the 2013 parade float,
such as Local 113 Transit Workers, Community Unity
Alliance and Don Valley Hotel & Suites, the
Carpenters Union Local 27 is able to provide building
supplies and skilled workers to assist with the building
and assembly of the float. Outside of suppor ng Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto, the Carpenters’ Union
Local 27 also supports The Breakfast Christmas Event,
The Second Chance Scholarship Awards as well as Black
History Month ini a ves.
OCAD U students experience a range of research contexts
and methodologies via the university's significant
research arm. Now, they also have the opportunity to
experience graduate programs.
OCAD U is located in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s
largest centre for design, culture and business. This
vibrant nexus brings together a diversity of crea ve
forces. And where great minds meet, magic happens.
The Digital Futures Ini a ve is one such mee ng. Breakthrough partnerships like this one represent the
emerging imagina on economy, and open the door to
greater innova on, collabora on and research at OCAD U
and beyond. They unleash a wave of talent whose
imaginings will revolu onize how Canada works, builds,
designs, thinks and lives.
With the Age of Imagina on upon them, crea vity and
innova on are transforming cultures and economies
worldwide.
OCAD UNIVERSITY
In 2012, the Service approached the Ontario School of
Design to design and build the annual Queens Costume.
The Service a ended and proposed the possibility of
incorpora ng the design of the Queens costume as part
of a course. A number of students took interest and
signed up.
OCAD University has more depth and breadth in visual
arts and design programs than any school of its kind in
Canada. OCAD U offers its students a unique
environment that combines studio-based learning with
cri cal inquiry.
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2013 Queen
Costume Design
OCAD University
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Community Consulta ve Commi ees
A Key element of community mobiliza on is the effec ve and efficient level of consulta on that is undertaken with
all community stakeholders.
Consulta on is the vehicle by which the greater community and the police exchange informa on about issues and
concerns facing them. A true commitment to consulta on and partnerships between the Service and all community
stakeholders, lends itself to more successful outcomes in the iden fica on, priori zing and problem-solving of
community issues and concerns.
The Divisional Policing Support Unit conducts support for, and co-ordina on of, the Service’s consulta ve process.
Today our Community Consulta ve Commi ees (CCC) include:
x
Aboriginal Community
x
Black Community
x
Asia Pacific Community
x
Chinese Community
x
French Community
x
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community
x
Muslim Community
x
South and West Asian Community
Each of our seventeen police divisions houses a Community Policing Liaison Commi ee (CPLC), each headed by a
Civilian and Unit Commander co-chair.
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Celebrity Chefs: Vladimir La Pierre - Manager Customer
Experience, Via Rail, Gordon Cudjoe - Criminal Lawyer and
Patrick Grist - Financial Advisor
Superintendent Frank Bergen, Georgina Jose, Police Constable
Mike Devine and Councillor Michael Thompson
Inspector Greg Cole, Police Constable Jennifer Dekezel
and Staff Superintendent Jim Ramer
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Former NBA player, Jamaal Magloire has always been an ac ve supporter of our annual TPS Caribbean Carnival Kick-off’s
(le ) Staff Superintendent Rick Stubbings, Inspector Ken Taylor, Deputy Chief Mark Saunders and Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy
(right) Chief William Blair shares a moment with special guests Harper (4 years old) and her mom, Carey Sookocheff
Louie Belcastro and Inspector Greg Cole
Inspector Greg Cole with
Superintendent Frank Bergen
Police Constable Jeniffer Sidhu poses
with our li le models
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Our celebrity Chefs included:
Louie Belcastro,
President of The Classic Cuisine
Gord Mar neau,
News Anchor, City TV and
Patrick Grist,
Financial Advisor
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Mayor Rob Ford joins the Toronto Police Service’s Float along the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade Route on Lakeshore
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Doug Ford joins the TPS Float
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - DJ, SERGEANT CHRIS GORDON
Sergeant Chris Gordon has been a member of the Toronto Police Service for the past 21 years. He has
worked in 11, 51, 52, and 53 Division in a uniform and plainclothes capacity. During his tenure in
policing he has recognized the usefulness of incorpora ng his passion for DJing into his work with
youth in the community. From par cipa ng in police week events at various Divisions, school events,
football events and Kids, Cops and Computers ini a ves Chris has brought his passion, commitment
and dedica on to crea ng a fun musical experience to his audience. He acquired his first turntable at
the age 8 which was a Fisher Price wind-up player with a ¼ inch thick plas c record. At age 14 he
started his DJ career entertaining his friends and family at their house par es. In 2004, Chris took his
DJ skills to the community as a representa ve of the Toronto Police Service during a police week
celebra on at 51 Division.
Chris gave the community a new perspec ve on the men and women of the police service, to which
members of the public could see members engaged in ac vi es not uniquely associated with policing,
but however effec ve in crea ng dialogue between the Service and youth in the community. Chris
believes that through music the Toronto Police Service can inspire our youths to have higher
aspira ons and create career opportuni es within the Service.
To date, Chris has DJ’d the following events;
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Toronto Police Caribbean Carnival kick-off and Parade since 2010
TPS Senior - Officer's Christmas Party (For past 5 years)
52 Division Christmas Party (4 years)
51 Division Christmas Party (2 years)
TPS Habitat for Humanity fund raisers
Knox Annual Gala
52 Div Police week (6 years)
51 Division Police week (3 years commencing in 2010)
Kids, Cops and Computers (For the past two years)
Bank of Montreal TPS Soccer kick-off
York Regional Police Service Senior Officer's Ball (Past 3 years)
Records Management Unit (First annual Christmas Party 2010/2011)
TPS Fraud Unit Christmas party
Community Mobiliza on Unit events - Yonge and Eglinton
United Way sta onary bicycle race (2012)
B-ISN Annual Summer Jam
B-ISN Christmas Party
Outside of Police
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scarborough Crown A orney’s Office corporate events
Sirius Satellite Radio corporate events
106.5 Radio Bridgeport Connec cut
St. Michael's Intensive Care Unit Christmas Party (5 years)
St. Michael's Family Care Unit Christmas Party (4 years)
William Osler Hospital Emergency Department Summer Jam
Numerous weddings and Private func ons
Milton Harley Davidson Owner's Group
(3 Years) -Classic Rock Party
Sysco Food Products corporate func ons
Clubs:
x Indian Motorcycle Nightclub
x Guvernment Nightclub
x Dazzling Nightclub
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In 2012, the annual Caribbean Carnival celebra ons were held on the grounds of Seneca College (Newham
Campus) for a day of “Strengthening Community Ties”. Orlando Franklin of the Denver Broncos in
collabora on with the Divisional Policing Support Unit, 33 Division, and Seneca College hosted this
interac ve day of music, ac vi es, costumes, fun and interac on between Police and the community.
During the event, there was a charity BBQ, silent auc on and raffle with proceeds to the Women’s College
Hospital, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
(from le to right)
x Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service
x Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services
Board
x David Agnew, President of Seneca College
x Deputy Chief Peter Sloly, Divisional Policing Command
x Chris Alexander, Chief Administra ve Officer for the
Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto
x Jennifer Dockery, Director of Primary Care for Women’s
College Hospital
x Staff Superintendent Tom Russell, DPC
x Inspector Richard Hegedus, 33 Division
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Pro Athletes Phillip Blake (Denver Broncos), Vaughn Mar n (San Diego Chargers), Daniel Winnik (Colorado Avalanche),
Chris Stewart (St. Louis Blues), and Orlando Franklin ( Denver Broncos)
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Staff Sergeant Shawna Coxon and Police Constable Milton Ferguson lay down some moves for the Youth In Policing students
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Over the last few years OPP has been par cipa ng
with the Toronto Police Service Caribbean Carnival
celebra ons.
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Since 1995, the Toronto Police Service has
The Divisional Policing Support Unit is
In the pursuit of vibrant, safe neighbour-
embarked on an aggressive approach to
dedicated
effec ve
hoods, we recognize the value of lever-
become a diverse and inclusive employer
community
opera onal
aging the tremendous energies of our
and service provider. Some of the ways in
support to field units and con nuing to
diverse communi es.
which the Toronto Police Service has
safeguard the public trust in our
successfully brought about change has
We acknowledge that a aining the
complex and mul cultural city.
enviable posi on of being one of the
been through (i) developing procedures
to
providing
oriented
safest ci es in North America was
and rules that are reflec ve and inclusive
The Divisional Policing Support Unit is
of diverse communi es; (ii) the establish-
mandated to assist all divisions with
ment of Internal Support Networks that
ini a ves that mobilize the community
supported members through educa on
to become self-directed and empow-
sessions,
ered thereby increasing its capacity to
Programs and outreach to our youth
outreach, and developments; iii) orga-
resist
and
through basketball, soccer, cooking,
nized and delivered annual diversity and
disorder.
It will contribute to the
school visits, lectures, and Youth in
inclusive conferences that provide the-
achievement of the Toronto Police
Policing Ini a ve (YIPI), have ins lled
ma c and developing social trends to law
Service’s mission, priori es, goals and
posi ve rela onships with police. Our
objec ves by:
divisional Community Police Liaison
their experiences and make recommenda-
xDelivering an effec ve, efficient, eco-
rich opportunity to work closely with
ons with respect to community issues
nomical and opera onal support
residents.
and concerns; (iv) ini ated a Human
mechanism to members of the Ser-
Unit officers remain commi ed to their
Rights Review Commi ee that consists of
vice (specifically to those performing
respec ve neighbourhoods and con n-
func ons within the Divisions of Area
ue to network with the people.
social
events,
community
enforcement. These conferences provided
communi es with an opportunity to share
risk and diversity management areas in
the Service that address human rights
related ma ers (both within the Service
and those related to contact or interac on
with the public), ensure compliance and
and/or
prevent
crime
largely accomplished through the many
rela onships we have fostered with our
residents over the years.
Commi ee (CPLC) provides us with the
and Central Fields) in rela on to
ma ers pertaining to violent crime
and disorder
The Community Response
In
essence we are steadfast to communitybased policing.
Our uniform branch is dedicated to
due processes are applied, incorporate
xProviding liaison with external agen-
responding to calls of service in a mely
human rights ideals and expecta ons, and
cies in support of local Community
and professional manner consistent with
create change ini a ves that would
Mobiliza on ini a ves
the philosophy of customer service. We
strive to exceed the expecta ons of the
address human rights gaps or issues;
xEstablishing, maintaining and enhanc-
(v) con nued work on the Human Rights
ing consulta ve, collabora ve, and
Project Charter to iden fy and eliminate
strategic community partnerships at
To that end, we are relentless in our
any discrimina on that may exist in the
the corporate level that are posi ve
pursuit of sustainable partnerships.
employment prac ces of the Service; and
and
in the provision of policing services that
administering and providing liaison in
may be contrary to the Ontario Human
Rights Code; (vi) developing opportuni es
for informal and formal learning to occur
across the Service, and (vii) ensuring that
construc ve
people that we serve.
co-ordina ng,
ma ers rela ng to Auxiliary and
Volunteer
supports,
and
the
Community Consulta ve process
community expecta ons and input is
All of this is done in order to deliver
always included in enhancing diversity and
police services, in partnership with our
inclusion in the Service.
communi es, to keep Toronto the best
and safest place to be.
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G98.7 - The Way We Groove
Li le Fitzroy Gordon earned his first few dollars during his summer holidays when
he was only nine years old — for helping his grandmother pull weeds at the Hope
Botanical Gardens in Jamaica. While other kids his age would have spent the
money on toys, he bought a pocket radio.
He became a ached to both the radio and his grandmother, and listened to the two keenly. “I grew up with my
grandmother — my parents had migrated overseas and le me in the Caribbean,” remembers Gordon, now in his
50s. “And my grandmother always told me, ‘You never give up because you did not make it the first me. You just
keep working hard un l you are successful.’ That drive is in me un l this day. I don’t give up at all.”
He took his grandmother’s advice as gospel. If not, he would not be what he is today — founder, president, chief
execu ve and sta on manager of G98.7, the most recent addi on to Toronto’s FM radio signals.
Gordon first applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunica ons Commission (CRTC) for a licence
in 2001, but was unsuccessful. “They gave it to a French sta on instead. But I was encouraged knowing that I
came close to ge ng the licence.”
Though he was disappointed, Gordon did not give up. “I decided that at least I now understand the
process, and I’m going to con nue working hard.” The good thing that came out of that whole exercise was it
strengthened Gordon’s resolve to accomplish his mission of developing a radio sta on for the black and
Caribbean communi es. With a renewed sense of purpose, he spent the next few years preparing a new
applica on.
“I went back to CRTC and applied. This me I got a par al licence, which means, ‘we know your community needs
a radio sta on, we’re giving you the licence, but you’ve got to find yourself a frequency,’” he says, recalling his
second a empt in 2009. “I found a frequency, but it was close to CBC.”
The catch was, since CBC Radio is an established sta on closest to the frequency that he had iden fied, Gordon
needed the broadcast giant’s co-opera on to make the community radio sta on a reality. “But CBC wouldn’t
budge, so I had to take my fight to the government.”
He was not only figh ng the big guys, but also a lot of nega vity, to keep afloat and achieve his ul mate goal. “I
lost a lot of things — I lost my car, home, rela onships, I lost my friends — because a lot of people thought I was was ng my me, and
the CBC or the government will not allow a small man like me to get a radio sta on in this important region, like Southern Ontario.”
Some members of the community refused to even sign a pe on for a radio sta on “because they thought it was an impossible
dream.” Some of his prospec ve investors, too, became reluctant and withdrew their plans to fund him, becoming apprehensive about
inves ng in something that may never take off. “I took out my RRSPs … everything! [At one point in me] I had $47 in my bank
account, and a black suit that I bought in 1999 that I wore every day. I was broke.”
Why would he put himself through such adversity and yet not be fazed?
“Because I knew dreams never die, but the dreamer. I knew that. And I con nued on in my journey,” says Gordon, who beams as he
con nues: “I’m happy today that this journey is now at a place that makes me proud and comfortable.”
He has many reasons to be proud, aside from ge ng the full licence nearly a year ago. The sta on — with the tagline ‘The way we
groove’ — has garnered 600,000 listeners who tune in daily and more than 100,000 who listen to the sta on online, all within the first
four months of going on air.
The radio sta on was originally created to serve the black and Caribbean popula on because Gordon believed they did not have a
pla orm to speak from, to discuss their issues or to play their music. But the urban adult contemporary sta on, which broadcasts
music in genres such as hip-hop, R&B, smooth jazz, soca, reggae and African rhythms, has drawn fans from other communi es and
mainstream Canadians, much to Gordon’s delight.
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G98.7 - The Way We Groove
“Yes, the general public is responding to this sta on in a very posi ve manner. We have realized we have to play with the big boys so we
now have a campaign giving away $1,000 daily. We are giving away trips to the Caribbean — Grenada, Jamaica …” According to Gordon
this helps to a ract new listeners, promote the Caribbean as a travel des na on, and encourage both immigrants from the Caribbean and
others to enjoy the beauty and culture of the islands. “I know many people here who have not been back to their own country in the last
20 years, or go back only to their own country. If you are from Jamaica, visit Grenada or Trinidad or St. Lucia …”
To keep the listeners coming back for more, Gordon has brought in several of the GTA’s well-known deejays including Mark Strong,
Jemeni, Jester, Spex, Trixx, Dr. Jay and Jason Chambers. He has also brought on board specialists in interna onal sports analysis to cater to
fans of cricket, soccer, and track and field events.
Gordon does not patronize his na ve region alone, but promotes the African community as well, through segments that engage
immigrants from African na ons, and by pu ng the community on commercial radio for the first me.
“This is only phase one of two things that I know I’m called to do,” he says, adding that work on phase two will begin shortly. “And what
I’m going to do next, will benefit the black popula on in a very posi ve manner, and will make Canada on the whole a be er country.” He
doesn’t explain further, wan ng to keep it under wraps un l formally announced.
However, he is more than happy to share the story of how he began his career in a totally unrelated profession and successfully
transi oned into a career that his heart followed.
Gordon was in his 20s when he immigrated to Canada along with a few members of his family. “A er coming to Canada I wanted to do
something that was special, but I started out as a medical equipment technologist. I worked in hospitals, nursing homes and medical
theatres and even private homes se ng up wards.” In his work, he came across lots of human illness and tragedy. “That reality hurt, but
[that reinforced the fact that] all I wanted to do was to be helpful to humanity and how I can improve lives of my fellow ci zens — that’s
my passion.”
As an outlet, he began wri ng for several Canadian and Caribbean publica ons. It was not too long before broadcast beckoned him! Soon,
Gordon became a talk show host and sports commentator for popular sta ons such as CHIN Radio, FAN 590 and Score Television. A er an
incident during one his talk shows, where he helped a woman and her two children hiding from her abusive husband by collec ng food
and money for their survival, one caller told him he was a true doctor of love and since then he has come to be known as Dr. Love and his
show was renamed the “Dr. Love Show.”
It was another such heartwarming experience that made him vow to run his own radio sta on that serves the community. “I want to
leave a legacy for my people. I want young people to understand that they, too, can achieve, if they try, and try hard enough. I want the
black and Caribbean popula on to have a voice … I want to bring the posi ve things about the black and Caribbean community to the
mainstream,” he notes. “Every me I hear of a youngster being shot, my blood goes cold. I want to use this radio sta on to educate them.
To let them know there is a be er way from doing drugs, a be er way from carrying around a gun, a be er way from joining a gang. I
want them to understand that there is a be er way and they can achieve if they put their hearts to it.”
To achieve that, Gordon is invi ng role models in the community on air to talk about their careers, the challenges they faced and how
they overcame those. “Mine is one that I would never forget and I’m able to talk to young people now, though my journey took me more
than 10 years.”
Reflec ng on the plight of immigrant professionals who struggle to find jobs in their own fields and become successful in Canada, Gordon
observes, “I would like the government to change the rules to make it easier for professionals coming from other countries. If they need
some retraining, make it happen. We are was ng a lot of powerful resources.” He cites the example of some of his current employees
who were professionally trained in their countries, but never got hired in their field in Canada un l his company iden fied their talent.
Gordon notes that many get frustrated, even a er star ng out in the right path of retraining or con nuing educa on, and drop out before
they achieve their goal. “Don’t give up your dreams. You have to keep knocking at the doors. I didn’t give up. This was not my first
profession and it was difficult for me to get into this. But I didn’t give up. I kept knocking on doors un l a door was opened,” he explains
how his resilience paid off.
His grandma’s wisdom has not only helped Gordon rise above adversi es, but has invigorated him to spread the mantra: “Never give up
because you did not make it the first me. Just keep working hard un l you are successful!
ArƟcle: Canadian Immigrant, by Gloria Elayadathusseril
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G98.7 - The Way We Groove / Belinda Brady
Red is everything that she
sounds like, our fiery host has
worked in the Entertainment
Industry for over 10 years with
her first major gig at FLOW 93.5
(Milestone Radio – Canada’s 1st
Urban Radio Sta on). She hosted
Red’s Ride on weekends and
then co-hosted the Evening
Show “The Trauma Unit” with Jwyze!
Her talents then took her out west for awhile to Vancouver,
Bri sh Columbia to SONiC. Now she’s back home where her
love for radio all started, TORONTO!
Tune in Midday’s Monday-Friday 10am-2pm on G98.7 FM
‘The way we Groove’ and find out how she’s groovin!
As one of the countries most respected DJs, Christopher
Michaels has entertained crowds locally and interna onally with an uncanny ability to move effortlessly between
Singer-songwriter Belinda Brady was
born in Kingston, Jamaica. Belinda was
diverse musical styles. His career has spanned over two
decades and he has played at most venues in Toronto,
holding residencies at classic Toronto hot spots Studio 69,
Bamboo and Fluid Lounge.
This mul -award winning DJ began his commercial radio
career in 2001 by co-hos ng the all-old school mix show,
Reflec ons, helping to launch Canada’s first urban radio
sta on FLOW 93.5FM. “Your Girlfriend’s Favorite DJ” was
the resident mixshow DJ on weekend a ernoons at Flow
for 10 years. His show – The ChrisMix, captured the
a en on of listeners across the
city and online around the world.
He recently joined G98.7 FM, the
country’s first urban adult
contemporary sta on and can be
heard every morning at 8am with
“The Soul School Mix” and from
noon un l 1pm Monday to Friday.
also worked with Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex who
managed her for a number of years.
surrounded by music as it was a
Belinda’s first full-length
central part of her family. Carl Brady,
commercially released in 2007, but the first single “I
Belinda’s father was one of the
Cried”, was a hit on mainstream radio and the video was
original members of the iconic Byron
in medium rota on on MuchMoreMusic. For more than a
Lee and the Dragonaires, one of the Caribbean’s longest
decade, Belinda has been ac ve on the live performance
running reggae acts. During her career, Belinda has
circuit-delivering
performed as a background vocalist and dancer for
performances.
interna onally-renowned
Reggae
ar st
Shaggy
and
Julian Marley, as well as Soca star Denyse Plummer.
her
recording, Naked, was never
energe c
and
passionate
Belinda has a contemporary approach to song wri ng and
vocal presenta ons representa ons represents all of the
Belinda is a passionate and energe c performer, who is a
musical genres that have inspired her ar stry, including
two- me Juno nominee for her hit singles “Flex” (1998)
Rock, Folk, R&B, Reggae and Electronic music. Belinda
and “Gi ed Man” (distributed in 2003 by EMI on the
describes her style as a “Marcia Griffiths meets Sade
Master T Reggae Vibes Compila on). Belinda has also won
blended in with some Alanis Morisse e, Joni Mitchell and
the Canadian Urban Music Award for “Too Late” (1999)
India Arie.”
for best R&B single. She has enjoyed much commercial
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success across Canada and the Caribbean with her singles
Email: bundown360@gmail.com
“Want Something”, “Free Your Mind” (produced by
Twi er: @BelindaBrady
legendary duo Sly & Robbie), and “I Cried”. Belinda has
Facebook: h ps://www.facebook.com/belinda.brady1
COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM
About the Community Crisis Response Program
The Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) works across Toronto providing support and resources to communi es
impacted by violent and trauma c incidents.
By providing immediate supports, the CCRP mobilizes local resources to address individual/group needs, coordinates
community debriefings and facilitates informa on sharing.
Long-term supports offered by the program include establishing training and educa on sessions, facilita ng community
safety audits, and fostering the development of innova ve, community safety projects.
How It Works
The CCRP is ac vated when a violent incident occurs in any neighbourhood in Toronto, i.e., shoo ng or stabbing. It is a
coordinated program of municipal services, police, community organiza ons, faith communi es and residents to assist a
neighbourhood's response and recovery from trauma c incidents.
On a daily basis, CCRP staff gather and receive informa on on cri cal incidents from police, print and TV media, community
organiza ons and other municipal services. Within a 24-hour period, CCRP staff coordinate needs assessments for crisis
response ac vi es through communica ons with City services, police, community service agencies and private sector.
Community discussions are conducted in consulta on and coordina on with the Community Crisis Interven on and Support
Team (CCIST) operated by Toronto Public Health.
Community issues requiring long-term strategies are referred on to the Community Development Officer(s) assigned to the
area where possible (if the incident occurred in a priority area), to a local network of community agencies (if one exists), or
to a community agency opera ng in the area.
An assessment for long-term supports is made either through an individual mee ng with local groups or agencies, or
through community mee ngs following a cri cal incident. These supports may include coordina ng capacity building workshops, assis ng in developing community-based response systems, or suppor ng community development ini a ves in the
absence of other dedicated resources.
Our Partners
CCRP staff work in partnership with other City divisions, local residents and many community-based agencies and partners
across the city to deliver direct services to communi es and individuals. Agencies include: Community health centres, Legal
clinics and Ethno-cultural agencies. Partners include: Vic m Services, Toronto Public Health, Bereaved Families of Ontario,
Distress Centres of Toronto
Workshops
Training ac vi es are delivered in partnership with local community agencies and can be directed to agency staff teams and
groups of residents. Residents who have an interest in, or are already engaged in volunteering within their communi es are
encouraged to par cipate.
Program Team
Stephen Linton (Supervisor) East District, 416-392-8710, slinton@toronto.ca
Saleha Nahdi West District, 416-392-8697, snahdi@toronto.ca
Scerena Officer Central District, 416-392-9275, soffice@toronto.ca
Grants informa on: h p://www.toronto.ca/grants/cfse/index.htm
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - The Art of Costume Design
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - The Art of Costume Design
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Diversity / Crime Stoppers
The
Toronto
Police
Service
(Service) is the largest municipal
police service in Canada, with a
mandate to provide policing
services for the approximately
2.7 million diverse residents. The Service is required by
the Ontario Police Services Act to be reflec ve of the
community
it
serves.
Census
data
highlight
the
demographic changes that the city has and con nues to
undergo.
and growing urban Aboriginal
popula on, es mated by
community organiza ons to be as high as 50,000 to 75,000.
The popula on of Toronto is aging – the oldest of the baby
boomers began to reach age 65 in 2012. The propor on of
the city’s popula on aged 65 and over will start to
increase drama cally in the years that follow; Nearly 20% of
Toronto residents have a disability; Local organiza ons
es mate that 10% of adults belong to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Trans (LGBT) communi es; The changing face of Toronto
means that the Service must also change appropriately to
Between 2001 and 2011, Toronto received over 710,000
be er serve the communi es effec vely. This has led to
new immigrants, represen ng over 34% of the city’s
numerous changes internally in the workplace as well as
popula on. Each year, close to one-quarter of Canada’s
externally in providing police services to the public.
more than 200,000 new immigrants se le in the Toronto
area.
Toronto has one of the highest propor ons of people who
are foreign-born in the world. In 2011, 51% of the city’s
popula on was born outside Canada.
In 2011, racial minori es represented over 48% of
popula on of the city of Toronto, up from 43% in 2001; In
2011, Torontonians reported that they iden fied with over
210 ethnic origins, spoke over 100 languages and dialects,
and were affiliated with over 80 religions.
Toronto is also diverse in other respects: Toronto has a large
Since its incep on in 1984, Toronto Crime Stoppers has been responsible for providing
ci zens of our city with a way of communica ng to law enforcement anonymously. Toronto
Crime Stoppers is a Non Profit program run by ci zen volunteers.
Ideally, informa on should be called in directly to the inves ga ng police officers. Crime
Stoppers encourages all ci zens to stand up for what is right, and be a witness. They understand the need for anonymity in many cases, and provide this service to facilitate the flow of
anonymous informa on to inves ga ng police officers. Crime Stoppers is a community
operated local, provincial, na onal and interna onal service to provide ANONYMOUS informa on. In Canada, the anonymity
of a Crime Stoppers p is protected by case law of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Submit a p to Toronto Crime Stoppers: Phone Local: 416-222-TIPS (8477) / Toll Free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Text TOR and
your message to CRIMES (274637), 'SUBMIT AT TIP' See how SMS Anonymous Crime Tips work worldwide,
visit: h p://SMSCrimeTips.com/ Toronto Crime Stoppers is a registered Canadian charity that partners the community, media
outlets and local police services to provide community members a way to anonymously supply police with informa on about
a crime or poten al crime. TIPSTERS always remain anonymous and are never required to tes fy in court. CASH REWARDS of
up to $2,000 may be paid to psters.
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Employment
Toronto's Finest requires Toronto's
finest.
The Toronto Police Service
endeavours to hire the finest members
for every posi on. Candidates must be
well qualified, enthusias c, interested
and commi ed to a career in law
enforcement.
416-808-JOIN (5646)
1-800-396-JOIN (5654)
The Toronto Police Service (Service) is one of the largest municipal police services in North America, responsible for policing a vibrant city of
almost 2.6 million, and receiving over 1.7 million calls for service a year. Though the challenges of policing and the city have changed
immeasurably, one thing has remained the same - the dedica on with which members serve the ci zens of this city.
The Service takes pride in its members both uniformed and civilian. Policing a diverse community requires sensi vity
and understanding. The Service places special emphasis and is dedicated to preven ng crime and keeping our city safe.
The Service provides commi ed, professional policing services to the most diverse city in the world and forms meaningful
partnerships with our community through various programs and services. They support and empower communi es to build
the capacity necessary to resist and/or prevent crime and disorder.
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Consider how we as humans are so much like butterflies. Many of us go through life without
other people knowing about us, seeing our true colours or hearing our stories. When we look
at the scope of the butterfly population we see so many different ways, so many thoughts and
visions and possibilities that exist – that we all have the opportunity to become something
unforgettable. There are about 17,500 species of butterflies spread throughout the world.
Like butterflies, we go through a series of physical transformations. Many of us, if not most of
us, stop their becoming at the cocoon stage, where we remain in our closed environment –
never emerging at the thought of new possibilities.
Who is the person that you have admired? Who may have been an inspiration in your life?
Who is the person or person(s) that exemplify the true meaning of achievement?
Every day, thousands of individuals overcome obstacles and push past barriers to develop the
fortitude to achieve their dreams and follow their passions. Many of them are sitting right here
beside us today.
It’s all about setting goals, having a positive attitude, and achieving desired results . . .
Remember that this does not happen overnight. By learning how to set goals through manageable steps and staying positive and committed, we can emerge from our cocoons victoriously.
Remember, we all need to awake the butterfly within us, to grow magnificent wings that will
allow us to take amazing journeys through life.
We need to prompt ourselves to continue to evolve further . . . to take chances and move
forward in a positive way.
And when we do, what matters is that we flew, we glided, we hovered, we saw, we felt and we
knew the taste of freedom and the power to do what we wanted to and that our existence was
worthwhile.
On Behalf of the Toronto Police Service, thank you for attending today’s event and supporting
our goal of community engagement.
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National unity, if it is to mean anything in the deeply personal sense must be founded
on confidence in one’s own individual identity; out of this can grow respect for that of
others and a willingness to share ideas, attitudes, and assumptions. A vigorous policy
of multiculturalism will create this initial confidence. It can form the basis of a society
which is founded on fair play for all.
~ Pierre Elliott Trudeau, in the House of Commons,
October 8, 1971
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TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Richard Gosling, Children’s Breakfast Clubs
G98.7
Caribbean Vibra ons
Chris Alexander, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto Fes val Management
Denise Herra-Jackson, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto Fes val Management
Proctor’s Cartage
Seneca College
Carpenters Union
OCAD University
Cindy O’Brien, Director of Communica ons Service Opera ons Manger, Seneca College
Dave Des Vignes
Andrew Dillon founder of king turbo and host of the Morning Ride
Program on CIUT 89.5 FM, Monday 6-9am (another example of dedicated volunteer community work)
Printland
Mus que Sports Wear
John Bead
Fabricland Ontario
Earl La Pierre - Steel Pan Man
Metro
Drupa ’s Doubles & Ro Shop
Scarlet Ibis
Socacize
City Councillors, Consulate Generals and Special Guests
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How many kinds of butterflies and moths exist?
Butterflies and moths are found on all continents except Antarctica, and scientists estimate that there are
approximately 17,500 species of butterflies and 150-250,000 species of moths. There are still thousands of moth and
butterfly species that have not been found or described by scientists. In the United States and Canada, more than
750 species of butterflies and 11,000 species of moths have been recorded. Many species of moths and a few kinds
of butterflies are still being discovered. There is much to be learned!

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