Presentations

The following presentations are for attendees of the RIE Toronto quarterly meetings and will be available until the next quarterly event. Past presentations are available in the Members Area File Archive Section - Symposium Presentations folders.

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Special Webinars

RIE Toronto – Monday, December 9th In person AGM and Year End Symposium

Registration and Lunch 11:30 – 12:45
AGM and Symposium: 12:45 – 4:30

Manulife Head Office
200 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Conference Centre

Registration is now open!

This is going to be a fantastic session that you won’t want to miss! There will be a lunch to enjoy while
you network with your peers, followed by a brief AGM to start the day.

We have lined up two stellar speakers - you asked, and we listened! Artificial Intelligence and Lived
Experiences

My 40 days of the Freedom Convoy.
Presented by Eustace (Sam) Roberts, Sergeant with the Ottawa Police Force (Retired), and President of
IAEM (International Association of Emergency Managers)

AI & Investigation: Separating Fact from Fiction - Is it AI or AL, Synthia or Cynthia? You Decide!
Presented by Keith Elliot, CEO of Reed Research Investigations

Session Summaries:

AGM Highlights: An overview of 2024 and looking forward to 2025 and beyond. We have three Board
positions up for renewal, so there may be an election unless candidates are acclaimed. Did you miss the
email about the elections, and how to put your name forward? Please email
elections@toronto.drie.org. Deadline to get your name in is Friday November 22.

Session 1 - My 40 days of the Freedom Convoy
The Freedom Convoy of 2022 in Ottawa had profound repercussions on both the city's populace and the
emergency response organizations, particularly impacting emergency managers and the organization's
business continuity. Police, fire departments, paramedics, and various agencies faced exhaustion and
stress as what started as a peaceful demonstration escalated into an occupation. Outnumbered police
services struggled with maintaining business continuity amidst prolonged crises, facing extended shifts,
political dilemmas, and dwindling public trust. Confrontations with aggressive protesters and adverse
weather conditions added to the challenges. Consequently, personnel experienced heightened stress,
fatigue, and mental health issues. This event highlighted the urgent need for robust mental health
programs, emphasizing the well-being of personnel, not only within emergency response organizations
but also among emergency managers and across all sectors.

Session 2 - AI & Investigation: Separating Fact from Fiction - Is it AI or AL, Synthia or Cynthia? You
Decide!

For decades investigators have had to discern fact from fiction. As we enter a new era with the rapid
advancement of artificial intelligence our task is even more difficult. In a world full of fake accounts, fake
news, and questionable resources, investigators now need to also navigate the world of AI. Images,
resumes, documents, and background information can be created in an instant utilizing AI. The session
will explore the various platforms currently available in AI and explore can or cannot be done to identify
the legitimate information from fake, manipulated or fabricated resources and evidence.