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Building a Case Against Hate

In partnership with Toronto Police Service,
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center Presents:

Building a Case Against Hate:
Global Conflicts, Local Responses

February 19th and 20th, 2025
The Carlu, downtown Toronto

In-Person RegistrationVirtual Registration

Program Agenda:

Day1: Wednesday, February 19th

7:30 AM - Registration Opens

9:00 AM - Conference Start, Introduction
       - 9:05 AM - Welcome Address (Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin, RCMP)
       - 9:10 AM - Opening Remarks (Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw)
 
9:15 AM - Mission in the Middle East: Recovering Canadian Victims of October 7 (Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, RCMP Pacific Region)
 
10:45 AM - Break
 
11:00 AM - Khalistani Extremism: An Overview (CSIS)
 
12:00 PM - Lunch
 
1:00 PM - On the Frontlines of Protest: Navigating International Conflicts on Our Streets (Moderated by Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin, RCMP)
 
2:15 PM - Break
 
2:30 PM - Hate Crimes and Justice: The Power of Criminal Law (Rochelle Direnfeld and Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Law experts)
 
4:00 PM - Closing Remarks (Mr. Dubi Kanengisser, Toronto Police Service Board)
 
4:15 PM - Cocktail and Networking Reception

5:00 PM - Conference Dinner Reception at The Carlu

Day2: Thursday, February 20th

7:30 AM - Registration Opens

9:00 AM - Conference Start, Introduction (Toronto City Councillor Shelley Carrol)
       - 9:05 AM - Welcome Address
       - 9:10 AM - Opening Remarks
 
9:15 AM - Beyond the Headlines: A Police Perspective on the October 7 Attack (Speaker TBA)
 
10:45 AM - Break
 
11:00 AM - Behind the Screen: Investigating Cybercrimes and Combating Online Hate (Toronto Police Service Detective Sergeant Lindsay Riddell)
 
12:00 - Lunch
 
1:00 PM - The 2021 London Van Attack: Listening to the Family of the Victims (Dr. Ali Islam and Hina Islam)
 
2:00 PM - Break
 
2:15 PM - Holding Hate Accountable: Think Big Sti! (Richard Warman, Human Rights lawyer)
 
3:15 PM - Closing Remarks (The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Canadian Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety)

3:20 PM -
Closing Remarks (OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique)

3:45 PM -
Conference Concludes

Conference Venue Information

Venue: The Carlu
Location & Parking:
The Carlu is located at 444 Yonge Street (at College Street), directly above College Park. Underground parking is available at College Park, with access from Bay Street, just north of Gerrard Street. Additional paid parking options are nearby, and the venue is conveniently accessible by public transit via College subway station.

Accommodation Information

FSWC recommends booking your accommodations at The Courtyard Marriott, conveniently located just around the corner from The Carlu at 475 Yonge Street.

To book your stay at The Courtyard Marriott, please use the following link: Book a Room at Courtyard Marriott.

We look forward to seeing you there!

FAQs

Q: How do I register for the conference?
A: Registration details can be found on the conference registration pages. There are two registration options: virtual, and in-person.
Q: Are there any discounts for early registration?
A: Yes, early bird registration rates are available until Monday, January 20th, 2025.
Q: Can I register for specific sessions only?
A: Registration is for the entire conference and includes access to all sessions, whether in-person or virtual. Individual session tickets are not available.

Sessions and Content
Q: What topics will the conference cover?
A: Sessions will explore a range of topics, including hate crime investigation strategies, sharing best practices, addressing investigative challenges, and fostering community partnerships. Participants will also engage with case scenarios and case studies, providing opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and enhance practical skills.
Q: Who are the speakers?
A: The conference will feature expert speakers from law enforcement, legal fields, and community organizations. A detailed speaker list will be announced closer to the event.
Q: Will session recordings be available?
A: The conference will be streamed live for virtual participants, but recordings of the sessions will not be provided.

Other
Q: Who can attend the conference?
A: Attendance is exclusive to law enforcement personnel, including both sworn officers and civilian staff involved in hate crime policing and prevention.
Q: Will there be meals provided at the conference?
A: Yes, attendees will be provided with a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments during the conference. Additionally, a conference dinner will be held on February 19th.
Q: How can my organization become a conference partner?
A: Please contact jherman@fswc.ca for partnership opportunities.

Accessibility

The Carlu Entrance/Interior
• Pedestrian routes to and from the College Street entrance have a level path. All doorways are wide enough to allow safe passage of persons who use mobility aids.

Washrooms
• Designated accessible washroom stalls are available.

FSWC’s Law Enforcement Training Programs

To learn more about the training programs that FSWC offers for law enforcement, please visit our website here.

Thank you to our valued sponsors