From the Chief
Our conference theme of “One Nation, Many Peoples: the Full Circle of Policing in Canada” is one that resonates with every police service in our country. We all face similar challenges and opportunities when it comes to the connection between policing and Aboriginal peoples, and we’ve built a professional program with a national perspective. Dynamic and experienced presenters – leaders in their fields – will engage us in questions, answers and dialogue surrounding key issues like recruitment, funding, governance, standards and trust.
We are very proud to be hosting part of the conference on the Membertou First Nation, located within the CBRM. It is the first time in CACP history that the annual conference will take place on Aboriginal soil. Many people in Canada know Membertou as the home of the late Donald Marshall Junior, an individual who had a profound impact on policing. The CBRPS was chosen to police the Membertou First Nation in 2007 has developed a very successful, collaborative and integrated approach to community policing there, building a very strong relationship with its residents.
We hope you, and your families, will take advantage of visiting one of the top-rated vacation destinations in the world. Our combination of hotels and facilities, within a close proximity, means you can attend a conference in our region and truly experience your surroundings – from the scenery, to the music and culture, the cuisine and the people, it’s a place you don’t want to miss. A wealth of attractions await you, all within a day trip from downtown Sydney: visit sandy beaches and go sailing, swimming or fishing in the Atlantic Ocean or the Bras d’Or Lakes; hit the links on one of the top golf destinations in the world, or North America’s only true links-style golf course; see world-class attractions like the historic Fortress of Louisbourg; and drive the Cabot Trail, famous for its unparalleled scenery.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney, and Cape Breton, for what we know will be a unique and memorable conference experience.
Peter J. McIsaac
Chief of Police
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
