WRITER PROFILE
Clive Addy served for 35 years in the Canadian Forces. Among his many posts, he was Commander of the Cdn Brigade in Germany, Deputy Chief of Staff (Ops) at Central Army Group in Heidelberg, Chief of Staff of Mobile Command, and Commander of Land Forces, Western Canada. Retiring in 1996 at the rank of Major-General, he then helped draft an audit of Emergency Preparedness for British Columbia. Clive Addy is the founder and inspirational leader of the Ottawa-based National Security Group.
Articles by this writer
With this edition, FrontLine Safety & Security welcomes its new Executive Editor, Pascal Rodier. His 30-plus years in public safety and emergency management will be a huge asset as he takes over the helm at FrontLine to continue bringing our readers pertinent content that is of interest to the Public Safety & Security communities in Canada and around the world.
In his final Editor's Corner before retiring, Clive reflects on the security challenges we will be facing, and the change in scope and complexity of these challenges.
Public health in Canada is a shared responsibility between all three levels of government in collaboration with the private sector, non-government organizations, health professionals and the public. At its outset, the challenge of the H1N1 bird flu epidemic was well handled under the guidance of its highly-respected Dr. David Butler-Jones, Canada's first Chief Public Health Officer.
FrontLine’s Executive Editor, Clive Addy, recently took the opportunity to speak with Dwayne Forsman, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Paramedic Association of Canada and Greg Forsyth, Superintendent Special operations of the Ottawa Paramedic Service some questions about the evolution of their profession.
This edition of Frontline Security is dedicated primarily to the international impact of cyber attacks upon the reliability and security of all critical infrastructure systems.
The growing reliance on, and increasing numbers of attacks upon cyber components jeopardize the very life blood of our critical infrastructure.
A look at the rising costs of police work and the increased need for imaginative options.
FrontLine Security goes beyond the headlines to learn how Canada can respond to the lessons from a stricken community.
As we head into 2014, FrontLine Security offers pertinent reflections on the complex challenges of policing and disaster management.
Interview with Andre Corbould, Chief Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force is managing the recovery from the worst natural disaster in the history of Alberta in a Whole of Government response.
Dealing with terrorism in a Globally connected world.
Discussing the need for a national strategy that proactively addresses terrorism by emphasizing a community-based approach to preventing home grown radicalization and also to facilitate “deradicalization” efforts at home.
Public Affairs officers at CBSA respond to questions from FrontLine's Executive Editor, Clive Addy. This federal agency is responsible for the regulation and smooth flow and passage of legitimate people and goods across our borders into Canada.
Public Affairs officers at CBSA respond to questions from FrontLine's Executive Editor, Clive Addy. This federal agency is responsible for the regulation and smooth flow and passage of legitimate people and goods across our borders into Canada.
A Sound 21st Century Approach to North American Security and Prosperity.
Policing the Border: An exclusive FrontLine Security interview about border issues with the USA.
We are on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the creation of a single Canadian federal department focused on “Public Safety.”
A synopsis of recent CBRNE reports and outlining plans created to prepare Canada and the U.S. against potential CBRNE threats and incidents.
In this issue we have focused on Emergency Response, primarily medical, and reflect on some serious proposals on Emergency Medical Services in Ontario. The Culture of Safety exposes responder safety challenges and highlights some innovations to resolve some of those issues.
Frontline Security continues its thrust to influence national security policies.
This issue’s theme of earth, wind, fire and ice attempts to address our preparedness to handle the Mother Nature concerns.
Mother Nature's affect on us.
The Arctic poses a unique ''whole of government'' security challenges.
“What is the state of our emergency preparedness and security?”
Senator Segal discusses developments in Canadian anti-terrorism legislation and international cooperation.
The Minister of Public Safety Addresses the topic of emerging threats.
Security and Emergency Management Challenges
This Summer 2010 edition deals with criminal financing and its effects on our security.
An interview with U.S. Deputy Director of Defense, William J. Lynn III.
An interview with Lt-General Michael Jeffery drives home the need for strong leadership to ensure a resilient national security infrastructure.
We all must capitalize on the fresh lessons learned ensuring that we can maintain and improve upon what works.
We need a National Security Policy, particularly its Emergency Preparedness and Critical Infrastructure Protection elements, and one which allies, neighbours, businesses, provinces and municipalities can, with confidence.
This edition will focus on personal protection – how we can safeguard our own health and also the security of our personal identity data. Various organizations are trying to help us with both challenges, and FrontLine brings you an interesting selection of these options.
Emergency and Public Health Preparedness, Border Security, Climate Change, Terrorism challenges, Crime prevention, Cyber Security advice… we have it all for your summer reading. Much to reflect upon in all these offerings … much to do in our homes and local and greater communities!
Dr. David Butler-Jones discusses his perspective on his role in the Public Health Agency of Canada, its achievements and ongoing challenges. Also the priority of prevention and healthy living.
Assistant Commissioner Bud Mercer, Chief Operating Officer of the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit, has an enormous task to prepare security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We are pleased that the federal government has awakened to the seriousness and broad scope of Cyber Security threats and is preparing a policy on this matter.
Internationally respected Computer Engineer, Dr Amoroso presents a clear picture of cyber vulnerability and what he describes as our patchwork and ineffective reaction to it.
A Sine Qua Non of our Mutual Economic Confidence
Funding initiatives that make our borders more efficient and secure, a worthwhile and effective stimulus to our economy. A practical and remunerative initiative that the federal government must consider.
The usual industry trick, which is to scare the customer, define the problem and sell your product to avoid it, and, eventually, improve upon this protection with even more costly technical fixes.
A Sine Qua Non of Economic Mutual Confidence
An Interview with Dr. James Jay Carafano.
Our Spring issue on Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Protection generated much interest and comment.
Crime and smuggling present serious security challenges at our airports.
Recent drug seizures from Canada indicate drug export remains a thriving trade. Acting RCMP Director General in charge of Drugs and Organized Crime discusses the situation with FrontLine's Executive Editor, Clive Addy.
Coordinator for 2010 Olympic and G8.
Our main theme for this edition is on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
An internationally recognized law enforcement and security expert, Coordinator of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics talks about securing transportation during the Vancouver Winter Games: threats, training, financing and cooperation.
In this our Fall issue, we have chosen to focus on Canada's Maritime Security primarily because of concerns following recent Senate Committee reports, and the obvious impact that a continued lack of reasonable maritime security would have on our safety and prosperity.
One of the most comprehensive examinations of the state of our Maritime Security has been conducted by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence. Where is this work headed and what expectations should we have?
We have chosen to look at natrual disasters in this issue, more specifically what is being done about them, and what Emergency Preparedness truly means.
IDASSA 2007 is the second Natural Disaster exercise that the Republic of Croatia, in cooperation with NATOs Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC), has organized on its territory.
The Commander of Joint Task Force (Pacific) discusses the challenges of natural disaster preparation.
An Interview with Ron Moran, National President, CEUDA (Customs and Excise Union Douanes, Assise).
The theme of this issue is very pertinent as it follows on the heels of recent pronouncements by Prime Minister Harper in Vancouver this summer and by U.S. President Bush in September.
Dr David Butler-Jones heads the newly created Public Health Agency of Canada, providing leadership on the government's efforts to protect the health and safety of all Canadians. He is responsible for planning the National Pandemic Response.
The Commissioner of Emergency Management in Ontario is responsible for providing leadership to all facets of the government's emergency management programs, including the provision of expert advice and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet on policy, procedures and legislation for provincial emergencies and other crises.
I am very pleased to launch FRONTLINE SECURITY in the wake of the change in our national Government.
