Canadian Association of Police Governance

10/06/2026

Join us for our November 12th Webinar - 12pm EST - Modernizing Police Resourcing: Demand, Capacity and Organizational Performance with Madison Charman, John Fast, and Hector Perez. Moderator Lisa Darling

Madison Charman is an Organizational Researcher for the Barrie Police Service and a PhD student in Criminology and Social Justice at Ontario Tech University. Wearing hats in both policing operations and academia, she possesses a unique expertise in conducting and implementing practical law enforcement research. Driven by a commitment to evidence-based policy and public safety, she has led and supported research across a diverse portfolio, including youth prevention programming, police legitimacy, intimate partner violence, trauma-informed policing, and the integration of AI and technology.

Ultimately, Madison uses her unique position to advocate for data-driven practices that strengthen both law enforcement operations and the communities they serve.

Learn more or register today at:

https://capg.ca/webinars-conferences/

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of this history.

Reconciliation requires more than reflection; it calls for meaningful action, accountability, and a commitment to building trust. In police governance, this means listening to Indigenous voices, respecting Indigenous perspectives, and working toward policing practices that reflect the needs and experiences of the communities they serve.

Today and every day, we recognize our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation through understanding, respect, and meaningful change.

09/18/2026

Join us for our September 28th - 12pm EST Webinar - Governing The Algorithm The Role of Police Boards in AI Governance with Stephanie Johanssen

Stephanie Johanssen is the Chief Governance Officer of the London Police Service Board, where she leads the Board’s governance function and supports effective civilian oversight, statutory compliance, strategic planning, and public accountability. She supports the Board in fulfilling its obligations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and works to strengthen the policies, systems, and processes that support informed decision-making.

Stephanie brings more than a decade of cross-jurisdictional experience in civilian police governance and public safety. Before joining the London Police Service Board, she served as Executive Director of the Vancouver Police Board. Earlier in her career, she worked in the Vancouver Police Department’s Professional Standards Section, gaining experience in civilian oversight, conflict management, and alternative dispute resolution. Her work has included governance modernization, community engagement, strategic communications, stakeholder relations, and collaboration with police governance organizations across Canada.

Stephanie holds an MBA from Queen’s University Smith School of Business. Her capstone research, completed for Police Governance Ontario, examined the structural and practical challenges police service boards face in collective bargaining and proposed recommendations to strengthen board effectiveness. She has also completed executive education in police governance through the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.

Learn more or register today at:

https://capg.ca/webinar/governing-the-algorithm-the-role-of-police-boards-in-ai-governance-with-stephanie-johanssen/?mc_cid=587ddf25ec

09/03/2026

Join us September 10th for our Webinar – Board’s Perspective on Budget Planning with Jason Murray and Kevin Darling

Join Jason Murray and Kevin Darling for a practical discussion on police budget planning from the board’s perspective. This webinar will explore the board’s role in financial oversight, navigating competing priorities, working with police leadership, and ensuring budget decisions align with strategic goals and community needs.

Gain practical insights to help your board approach the budgeting process with greater confidence, accountability, and strategic focus.

Learn more at:

https://capg.ca/webinars/

08/19/2026

Thank you for making the 37th Annual CAPG Conference such a success! 🇨🇦

To our delegates, speakers, moderators, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, volunteers, and everyone who joined us in Edmonton — thank you. Your participation, expertise, thoughtful conversations, and commitment to strong civilian police governance made this year’s conference truly memorable.

Over the past week, we shared ideas, challenged perspectives, strengthened connections, and explored some of the most important issues facing police governance and public safety in Canada today.

A special thank you to our hosts and supporters who helped make this conference possible, and to everyone who travelled from communities across the country to be part of it.

We leave Edmonton energized by the conversations we had, the connections we made, and the work still ahead.

Thank you for being part of CAPG Edmonton 2026. We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa next year!

08/14/2026

Community Engagement & Trauma-Informed Policing: The Shift from Policing to Public Safety

Public safety is evolving. Increasingly, effective policing requires looking beyond traditional enforcement to understand the people, experiences, and communities behind every interaction.

At the 37th Annual CAPG Conference, this panel will explore how community engagement, trauma-informed approaches, evidence-based policing, and strategic partnerships are helping reshape the way we think about public safety.

Featuring:

Amanda MacNeil – CAPG Board Director
Michelle La Rue – Acting Director, Partnership and Stakeholder Branch, Edmonton Police Service
Brian Harker – Director, Strategy and Innovation Branch, Edmonton Police Service
Dr. Sogand Zakerhaghighi – Chair, Chief’s Committee Council
Paul Stam – Sergeant of Evidence-Based Policing, Ottawa Police Service - Service de police d'Ottawa

Moderator: Teddy Manywounds – CAPG Board Director

Together, the panel will examine how police services and governance bodies can strengthen relationships with the communities they serve, incorporate trauma-informed practices, and support innovative approaches that address the broader factors influencing community safety and well-being.

It’s a conversation about moving beyond policing alone and toward a more collaborative vision of public safety.

Join us at the 37th Annual CAPG Conference!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Thank you to the Hon. Ruby Sahota, Canadian Secretary of State and Minister for Combatting Crime for participating in a roundtable discussion & taking questions from CAPG members about strengthening the police governance role within Canada's public safety model.

08/14/2026

Where Governance Ends and Policing Begins: Different Roles, Same Goal

Effective police governance depends on understanding where the role of the board ends and operational policing begins—but maintaining that distinction doesn’t mean working toward different objectives.

At the 37th Annual CAPG Conference, this panel will bring together experienced voices from both sides of the governance table to explore one of the most important relationships in Canadian policing.

Featuring:

Dr. Stephen Reid – Chief Executive Officer, CAPG
Rich Johnston – Chief of Police, Barrie Police Service
Warren Driechel – Chief of Police, Edmonton Police Service
Corwin Odland – Executive Director, Calgary Police Commission
Teddy Manywounds – CAPG Board Director

Moderator: Vincent Beswick-Escanlar – CAPG Board Director

Where should boards provide direction? Where must operational independence be respected? And how can boards and police leadership build productive relationships while remaining accountable to their distinct responsibilities?

This session will explore how clearly defined roles, mutual respect, effective communication, and a shared commitment to public safety can strengthen both governance and policing.

Different roles. Same goal.

Join us for this important conversation at the 37th Annual CAPG Conference!

08/13/2026

Governing the Algorithm: AI’s Impact on Oversight and Decision-Making

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate—and policing is no exception. As these technologies evolve, so too must the conversations around governance, accountability, transparency, and responsible decision-making.

At the 37th Annual CAPG Conference, join our panel for a timely discussion on what AI means for police governance and civilian oversight.

Featuring:

Stephanie Johanssen – Chief Governance Officer, London Police Service Board
Dr. Michael Billinger – Manager of AI Policy and Governance, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Kurt Martin – Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service

Moderator: Arif Khan – CAPG Board Director

This session will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, the questions governance bodies should be asking, and how boards and police services can approach emerging technologies while maintaining transparency, accountability, and public trust.

As algorithms play an increasingly important role in decision-making, who governs the algorithm?

Join the conversation at the 37th Annual CAPG Conference!