WRITER PROFILE
Edward R. Myers was the Editor of FrontLine Security magazine (2009-2013). Myers earned a Master of Arts degree from Carleton University's Institute for Canadian Studies. He specialized in Law and Journalism which propelled him into an early career in the publishing industry where he authored a school textbook, Living Law, and directed a video called Jury Duty which was produced for the Law Reform Commission of Canada.
Articles by this writer
Last year in Canada, organized crime syphoned off nearly $3B from the Canadian tax base. What are we doing about it? FrontLine examines this issue in a 3-part report.
Matching the supply, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of illicit tobacco products against the different touch points within the enforcement community is important.
This focus is almost exclusively on illicit cigarettes manufactured in Ontario and Quebec, and the factors driving this criminal and lucrative trade.
Last year in Canada, organized crime syphoned off nearly $3 billion from the Canadian tax base. Several Latin American countries have seen their local economies jeopardized by illicit tobacco from Canada. What about our economy?
Open trade and global markets have changed the way businesses operate, and Canada's challenges have leaked across our borders and are causing problems to governments and communities abroad. With the intensification of cross-border movement, an international commitment is needed to disrupt and deter the transfer of illegal goods.
In this final installment of our series, we look at proposed courses of action to reduce the impact of illicit products.
In the murky world of criminal behavior and clandestine side-deals, the illicit tobacco trade remains a complex problem.
This second article examines environmental factors of the illicit tobacco market, looking at illicit trade along Canada’s tobacco roads.
In this final installment of our three-part series, we will be looking at proposed courses of action to reduce the scope and impact of illicit tobacco products in Canada.
The illicit trade of tobacco is a global multi-billion dollar criminal market that some believe is fueled by the good intentions of health groups that advocate measures such as higher taxes and plain packaging.
The illicit trade of tobacco is a global multi-billion dollar criminal market that some believe is fueled by the good intentions. read more >>
The Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety asserts that "Emergency medical service (EMS) provider organizations nationwide potentially expose patients, practitioners and members of the public to preventable risk of serious harm, in contrast with advances in safety practices that have been broadly implemented in many other healthcare settings in recent years."
The Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety asserts that "Emergency medical service (EMS) provider organizations nationwide potentially expose patients, practitioners and members of the public to preventable risk of serious harm, in contrast with advances in safety practices that have been broadly implemented in many other healthcare settings in recent years."
Interoperability is the glue that will bind effective and efficient pubic safety response operations in the future.
Interoperability is the glue that will bind effective and efficient pubic safety response operations in the future.
A wildfire eventually engulfed the town of Slave Lake, leaving approximately 730 people homeless.
ISACA is an international organization offering tools, training, and networking to IT based organizations.
CADSI holds Ottawa's largest multi-jurisdictional security conference.
Port Security is examined in a situation where a port master shares his perspective with local law enforcement to provide a coordinated port security system.
Port security involves fundamental principles for staying safe from either natural disruptions or actions by criminals and terrorists.
Responders require undisrupted access to sufficient broadband spectrum.
Leadership challenges and key issues of importance to the police and public.
The Chief of the FCC, U.S. Bureau of Public Safety and Homeland Security, discusses 700MHz bandwidth.
Advancing technology integration for emergency response during disasters.
Annual fraud loss is estimated at 5% and small business are disproportionately victimized.
Attorney General Alison Redford on Alberta's enthusiastic approach to public safety wherein the community does not tolerate criminal activity.
Such a partnership must be based on a model where all participants - governments at all levels, industry, and local officials such as First Responders - engage in making communications safe.
A devastating blast from Mother Nature provided the busy community of Barrie with a ''preparedness'' wakeup call, and now the city can take pride in a comprehensive emergency plan.
