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Video Monitoring • IP Video • POTS • Self-Regulation • Industry Updates
Join your Security colleagues to find out what is changing in the world of Security.
In this one-day conference, you will hear exciting updates about IP Video, POTs, self-regulation, and other projects that CANASA is working on for the advancement of the industry. You will also hear from local police and fire representatives about how alarm calls are managed, reported and investigated and learn about how the security industry can better partner with these regulatory bodies.
The Ontario Board of CANASA wants to keep the industry aware of the issues that can impact businesses. This event is part of the Ontario Chapter’s initiative to reach out to the various regions in Ontario and we encourage you to come out and meet your Board of Directors, and representatives from CANASA’s National Office to ensure that your voice is heard! Bring your feedback and recommendations about what CANASA needs to focus on in 2010 and beyond.
CLB is moderating our panel discussion on one of the hottest trends in security today "Video Monitoring and IP Video". The video surveillance industry is presently experiencing increased demand for better image quality, longer retention of recorded images, remote monitoring and integration with other systems. The video surveillance industry is in the midst of a technology shift from traditional analog based CCTV systems to fully digital Internet Protocol (IP) network based surveillance systems. Today’s security business owners, employees and account executives are required to fully understand their clients’ needs, specific application design considerations that can make the difference between increase profits, value added service offerings and the successful deployment of full digital IP, HD and megapixel IP surveillance camera system offerings.
If you earn your living in the Security Industry, this is a must attend event. Registration is free so don't be left out. This event will fill up quickly.
Discussion topics include:
- The Slow Death of POTS
- Updates from regional Police representative
- Updates from regional Fire representative
- CANASA: National Updates
- Accredited Security Contractor (ASC) Program
- Get to Know IP Video Technology: A Panel Discussion (Tri-Ed, Security Response Center, Anacon and moderated by CLB)
EVENT SCHEDULE
1 p.m. - Registration and mini-trade show opens
2 p.m. - Conference program begins
5 p.m. - Mini-trade show continues
6:30 p.m. - Dinner at Casino (optional)
When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Place: Marriott Niagara Falls – Mezzanine Level, 6740 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Price: FREE to attend
Sponsorship: $300 per tabletop - only 12 available.
Contact: Lisa Padgett
Tel.: (905) 513-0622 ext. 230
Toll Free: 1 (800) 538-9919 ext. 230
Email: lpadgett@canasa.org
The Sudbury Conference and Mini-Trade Show took place on June 10th at the Holiday Inn and was well attended by security professionals from all corners of Ontario. This unique event provided professional updates and networking opportunities to dealers, vendors, and integrators from both small and large businesses. Attendees made valuable connections and enjoyed informative conferences which will help to prepare them for professional challenges ahead.
Presentations were given by local police and fire representatives on the false alarm processes in Ontario’s Northern regions, which allowed attendees to hear first-hand how the authorities partner with their security peers to solve these matters in a fair and reasonable manner. Attendees also received updates on the newly implemented Bill 168 on Workplace Violence, learning that all companies with more than 5 employees must implement new violence policies effective June 15, 2010. CANASA representatives provided updates on various initiatives such as Membership ID cards and the Accredited Security Contractor (ASC) program.
Feedback about the event was very positive and we hope to build this Conference and Mini-Trade Show into an annual event. Next year be sure to book early as booth space sold out quickly this year!
If you missed the event, click here to access the complete presentation.
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Important HST Information
Beginning July 1, 2010, Ontario will no longer have the Ontario retail sales tax (“RST”), and will instead be adopting a harmonized sales tax (“HST”), which will parallel the GST at the provincial level. To date, the federal and Ontario governments have issued some publications dealing with the application of the new HST, but many details remain under discussion. In order help Canadian Security Association members obtain a better understanding of the HST, we have put together some explanations that address the following issues of concern:
- GST/HST as it applies to revenue for services which are performed partly before and partly after July 1, 2010
- GST/HST as it applies to sales of goods ordered before July 1, 2010 but delivered after July 1, 2010
- GST/HST as it applies to the supply and installation of fixtures
- GST/HST as it applies to ‘bundled’ sales consisting of products, together with services, sold as a package for a single price
- Transitional rules relating to leased equipment
- Self-assessment requirements under the HST rules
- Restricted input tax credits for “large businesses”
- Transitional rules with respect to Ontario RST
Download How Will HST Impact Your Business Handout
Download HST Presentation TIMELINE
The Ins and Outs of Burglary Member Meeting A Success!
The Ontario Chapter of CANASA recently hosted another successful member event at Toronto’s Doubletree Hotel on April 14th.
More than 55 CANASA members gathered for this informative and entertaining presentation on burglary, given by 20 year police veteran Detective Chris Higgins. Detective Higgins spoke about trends, statistics and methods of investigation regarding residential and commercial break ins and gave a multitude of real life examples from his long history in the drug, street and major crime units of the Toronto Police Services (TPS). Jennifer Brown, from CLB Media, was there to record the event for her article on the SP&T website.
Fire Education Events A Success!
On February 3 and March 16, 2010 Ontario Chapter members attended sold out presentations on Fire Education delivered by Brian Maltby, Chief Fire Official for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services and Brian Scott, Division Chief, Fire/Life Safety Education. Members were provided an informative tour of the hands-on education facility, which teaches up to 8000 children a year about fire safety and fire escape planning.
Click here for a copy of the presentation materials.
This event was organized by the Ways & Means Committee of the Ontario Chapter Board of CANASA who volunteer their time for the betterment of the security industry. Get involved, make a difference!
Ontario Chapter Update
The Ontario Chapter membership continues to be strong, with 419 members, including 47 in Ottawa and 46 in South Western Ontario. The newly elected Board of Directors for the Ontario Chapter have been hard at work planning events for the upcoming year. On February 3rd, the Ways and Means Committee coordinated an educational program at the Fire & Life Safety Education facility in Brampton. This sold out session taught members about fire alarm regulations, enforcement and field infractions as well as a hands-on tour of their training facility which includes a mock up of hazards within the home. Response to this event was overwhelming with a second date of March 16 being added and selling out within hours of its announcement.
The next member meeting will be taking place in April and will include a presentation on the upcoming HST implementation. Click here (available in English only) to read an HST information sheet that is specific to the security industry that was prepared for CANASA by a taxation expert.
Also planned for later this year are member meetings in the Niagara region as well as one in the Sudbury area. Key note speakers will discuss CANASA’s Accredited Security Contractor program.
Other topics to be addressed at future member meetings include errors & omissions insurance, WSIB compensation and disability insurance.
Golf tournament planning is well underway with the Ontario event scheduled for July 15 at Station Creek Golf Club, South Western Ontario’s tournament to take place on June 25 at Pine Knot Golf and Country Club and Ottawa’s event to be held on August 25 at Hammond Golf and Country Club.
If you have any comments or feedback for the Ontario Board please forward them to us at ontarioboard@canasa.org.