Security Canada Central
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto, ON
October 21-22, 2026
Free to all security industry professionals.
Flash Sessions
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NOTE: Flash Sessions, taking place on the trade show floor, are free and included with your registration. Each session runs for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Flash Sessions, taking place on the trade show floor, are free and included with your registration. Each session runs for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Armchair Chat: Patrick Straw, CANASA & Neil Sutton, SP&T News
Patrick Straw, Executive Director of the Canadian Security Association and Neil Sutton, Editor of SP&T News, discuss some of the latest developments across the security industry and CANASA, including educational opportunities at Ontario colleges, recent updates to the Alarm Technician Course, new memberships, relationships with AHJs and much more.
Neil Sutton
Neil Sutton joined the SP&T News team in 2007, managing the publication’s digital presence as online editor. In 2011, he took over management of Annex Business Media’s security group portfolio as editor of Canadian Security, SP&T News and French-language publication Securite Quebec. Neil currently oversees the editorial direction for all three brands, managing print publications, websites, social media, award programs, video content, podcasts, in-person events and now virtual events. A business media journalist for more than 20 years, Neil was previously the editor of ITBusiness.ca and holds an MA in journalism from Western University.
Kim Caron
Her longstanding commitment to CANASA is evident through her service on multiple boards at the chapter, regional, and national levels. She has held roles such as Director (local and national), Chair of the National Monitoring Committee, and National President for three years. Among her proudest achievements is being a recipient of the R.A. Henderson Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the industry.
Kim has also shared her expertise as a panelist on industry discussions about the future and its challenges, appeared as a guest on the SP&T podcast, and was honored with induction into the SP&T Hall of Fame.
As the Executive Director for CANASA, she remains a passionate spokesperson and dedicated contributor to the continued growth and success of the security industry.