I was pleased to represent the CAFC at the Canadian Interoperability Workshop Feb 2 - 4, 2025 in Toronto. The event was hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). The main theme of the workshop was the need for a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network and all the potential benefits for frontline responders and overall Public Safety.

 

I participated as a speaker for the initial Townhall session titled "Start with the end in mind" as well as the closing session Townhall, titled " What's Next?"

 

The links provided below are short podcast summaries of these two sessions. i encourage all committee members to find the time to listen to these podcasts, as a way to hear about the latest information on what PSBN is, why it is needed and what we can do to create momentum with government.

 

https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/26cf9397-c101-4415-a5bd-8d6aa3302e1b/audio

 

https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/eaf8d1ee-8425-4dc2-9ac1-04719e370efc/audio

 

The art of the possible fire context = 

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxKGwVoodyHTM7SBO97XgLGA6-LVcwXoXD?feature=shared

 

Finally, I have attached an AI generated written summary of the workshop and all the sessions. This document will give you an overall technology update on what is happening and what is possible in terms of Public Safety. All the key points are listed.

 

As frontline responders, along with the Police and Paramedics, we need to elevate the need for the creation of a Not-For-Profit Nationwide PSBN Governance Entity, to create the network.

 

Thanks,

 

Larry Thomas

Excellent podcasts! I was privileged to attend the CACP Interoperability Workshop and the podcasts provides excellent overviews and summaries.
Thank you for sharing.
Gilbert McCauley, RPAS TF, TC.