Chief Fady Dagher has over 30 years of experience in the police force. Born in the Ivory Coast to Lebanese parents, he is the first diversity Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). He began his career at SPVM, where he worked for 25 years before joining the Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil as Chief from 2017 to 2022. Chief Dagher then returned to SPVM where he took on the role of Chief there.

Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including police officer, supervising sergeant, investigating officer, commander, inspector, chief inspector, and assistant director. Chief Dagher is known for his unifying leadership and innovative approach to policing. He has introduced cutting-edge practices and projects to improve public service and raise awareness of police duties. A polyglot, he speaks French, English, and Arabic, and is an excellent communicator who has built strong ties with diverse communities.

He holds an executive master’s degree in business administration (EMBA) from McGill University and HEC Montréal. He has received several awards, including being named one of the 15 real influencers in Québec by La Presse. Chief Dagher envisions a police force based on openness and humility, aiming for an inclusive approach that understands public challenges, strengthens residents’ sense of safety, and focuses on both preventing and suppressing crime.

Paul Hebert joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1982. Born and raised in the Ottawa area, he had a distinguished 35-year career, serving in various posts across Ontario and at the RCMP Training Academy (Depot) in Regina, where he held multiple leadership roles.

Paul retired in the fall of 2016 with almost 35 years with the RCMP.  He then joined the Ontario Police College (OPC), which is part of the Public Safety Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General. His initial position was as the Deputy Director Operations before being appointed as the Director of the College in October 2017. 

In spring of 2018, Paul joined the CPKN National Advisory Committee and in the fall of 2019, he became the co-Chair of the Collaboration and Engagement sub-committee. In September 2021, Paul took over as Chair of the National Advisory Committee and a member of the Board of Directors.

Superintendent Shelley Horne began her career with the Vancouver Police Department in 1996 and is currently assigned to Personnel Services. In this role she is responsible for the Labour & Employee Relations, Human Resources, Training & Recruiting, and Professional Standards Sections. Superintendent Horne has a strong background in investigations and prior to her promotion in 2021, she led the Special Investigation Section responsible for investigating sex crimes, child abuse, intimate partner violence, internet child exploitation, high-risk offenders and counter exploitation. Previous assignments have included Human Resources, Planning, Research and Audit, as well as Professional Standards as an investigator and delegated discipline authority.

Superintendent Horne is currently a member of the Executive Council for the BC Law Enforcement Torch run and participates annually in events such as the LETR and Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics of B.C.

Superintendent Horne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia and is the recipient of the Governor General’s Police Exemplary Service Medal and a Commendation from the BC Police Complaint Commissioner.

After an extensive national search facilitated by Leaders International, the Prince Albert Police Service welcomed Farica Prince as their Deputy Chief of Police in October, 2021.

Deputy Chief Prince began her career in October 2001 and was posted to her home community of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in southern Manitoba, after graduating from RCMP’s Depot Division. Farica has served in the three prairie provinces and four organizations having led many initiatives in various areas of policing; patrol, training, professional standards, communications, detention, recruiting, promotion, information management, policy and procedure.

Deputy Chief Prince is committed to continuous learning, graduating in 2019 from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Policing. Farica is the recipient of the Alberta Emergency Services, Police Exemplary Service and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals.

Farica is actively involved with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), serving as co-chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee as well as a member of the CACP President’s Advisory Council. She is active within Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police and previously with Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.

Colin Stairs was appointed as the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Toronto Police Service on March 24, 2020.  In his role as CIO, Colin oversees the Information Management and Information Technology Services pillars and is responsible for furthering the organization’s goal of transforming operational capacity, efficiency and agility through the information and technology portfolios.

Prior to joining the Service, Colin led digital transformations as the CIO in private, public and mental health sectors, creating new capabilities and accelerating innovation throughout the organizations.  Colin was also a founding member of start-ups in software development and management consultancy.

Colin holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.  He has been a guest lecturer in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Portage, a residential drug rehabilitation program for youth.

Pierre St-Antoine was appointed by the Quebec Cabinet as Director General of the École nationale de police du Québec (ENPQ) and member of the Board of Directors on July 10, 2020.

Under the authority of the Minister of Public Security and in collaboration with the Board, he leads and manages the School in fulfilling its mission to train police and public safety personnel in Quebec by ensuring the relevance, quality, and coherence of training, research, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Under his leadership—and thanks to the dedication and engagement of his team and training partners—the School has experienced the greatest growth in its history, both on campus and off campus. To meet government needs, the School has developed new practices, embraced innovation, and delivered high-quality training to a growing number of police officers, investigators, managers, special constables, and other public safety personnel, all within the context of limited organizational capacity.

Notably: In 2008, in collaboration with the Sûreté du Québec and the French National Police, he co-founded FRANCOPOL, an international French-speaking network for police training. He now serves as its strategic advisor and chair of the schools committee. He is also chair of the ENPQ’s Commission on Training and Research, an active member of the Board of Directors of the Quebec Association of Chiefs of Police, and a member of the Intersection Network, which brings together community policing professionals.

Over his nearly 35-year career at the School, he has held, among other roles, the strategic position of Director of Institutional Affairs and Communications. His main accomplishments include the successful implementation of communications functions, pan-Canadian and international relations, as well as project management. He has also successfully organized several major international conferences and high-level official events. He has helped positively shape the School’s national and international relations by organizing missions and hosting delegations to promote expertise-sharing and the creation of lasting training partnerships, as well as establishing bilateral and multilateral networks. He has also led the implementation of several strategic planning processes and managed multiple large-scale projects. In another vein, he served for 30 years as campaign director for Entraide, giving back to the community.

Mr. St-Antoine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations from Université Laval and has completed various trainings in communications, project management, leadership, and quality approaches. He was awarded the 2010 Project Manager Award by the Alliance des cadres de l’État and received a partnership award from the Quebec Association of Chiefs of Police in 2019. In 2025, he was also a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Mr. St-Antoine is passionate about new technologies, innovative approaches, and continuous improvement. He is a strong advocate for collaborative work and leadership and is a dedicated learner in these areas.