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Case Studies

Hamilton Police Service

The Hamilton Police Service was the first in Canada to introduce a fully integrated wireless network for its fleet of cruisers, essentially turning them into mobile offices.

Memorial University renews facilities

Newfoundland's Memorial University has completed a facility renewal program that is expected to save energy and, as a result, utility costs.

Ontario's public sector buys green power

A number of government bodies in Ontario have recently adopted standards for purchasing renewable energy, allowing them not only to reduce their carbon footprint, but also to stimulate the local economy by supporting the development of new power sources.

Edmonton Transit integrates security

The Edmonton Transit System (ETS) has deployed a new suite of security technology to better detect, assess and respond to threats.

New Brunswick encourages energy-efficient building upgrades

Efficiency NB, a Crown corporation reporting to New Brunswick's ministry of energy, unveiled a new capital planning tool and accompanying guide for building upgrades earlier this month at an annual conference of the province's municipalities.

calendar of events

October 31-November 4, 2009
Canadian Forum on Public Procurement
Canadian Public Procurement Council (CPPC)
Victoria, B.C.
Visit www.cppc-ccmp.ca.

November 3-4, 2009
Retrofitting and Planning Sustainable Suburbs
Strategy Institute
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville, Toronto, ON
Visit www.strategyinstitute.com.

November 7-11, 2009
CUTA 2009 Fall Conference & Trans-Expo
Canadian Urban Transit Association
Montreal, Que.
Visit www.cutaactu.ca.

November 10-11, 2009
Securing New Ground
The Business of Security
The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, NY
Visit www.securingnewground.com.

November 16-20, 2009
INTEROP
Tech Web
Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
Visit www.interop.com/newyork.

For all events click here

RECOGNITION AND MILESTONES

		SQ honoured for web mapping
		Sûreté du Quebec (SQ), the only police organization with jurisdiction over all of the province, has won an Award of Excellence for developing web mapping services to support police and public-safety operations.

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