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Canadian Association of Police Governance 37th Annual Conference

  • 2026-08-12
  • 2026-08-14
  • The Westin Edmonton, Alberta

Event Schedule

Day Time Room Session Description
Wednesday, August 12th 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Banquet Level Top of Escalator
Registration Open (All day coffee service begins)
Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Leduc
Workshop #1 - Additional Ticket Required
Wednesday, August 12th 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Turner Valley
Workshop #2 - Additional Ticket Required
Wednesday, August 12th 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Foyer
Lunch
Wednesday, August 12th 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, August 12th 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 1A: New Board Directors/Commissioners Orientation (Moderators: Andrew Minor/Micki Ruth)
Wednesday, August 12th 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 1B: Board/Commission Chairs Meeting (Moderators: Amtul Siddiqui & Kevin Darling)
Wednesday, August 12th 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session 2A: Experienced Board Directors/Commissioners Refresher (Moderators: Andrew Minor & Micki Ruth)
Wednesday, August 12th 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session 2B: Board/Commission Executive Directors & Staff Meeting (Moderator: Stephen Reid)
Wednesday, August 12th 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Networking Break
Wednesday, August 12th 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Manitoba / Saskatchewan
CAPG AGM
Wednesday, August 12th 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Craft Beer Market - 10013 103A Avenue
Conference Evening Welcome Reception
Thursday, August 13th 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Banquet Level Top of Escalator
Breakfast
Thursday, August 13th 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Pipe in with Dignitaries (Pipes & Drums by EPS Band; Flagbearers by EPS)
Thursday, August 13th 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker (Introduced by CAPG President Amtul Siddiqui)
Thursday, August 13th 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
Thursday, August 13th 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Leadership Matters: Hiring and Assessing the Chief (Moderator: Yemi Akindoju)
Thursday, August 13th 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Finance & politics, budgeting, tariffs (Moderator: Jeff Knoll)
Thursday, August 13th 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Networking Break
Thursday, August 13th 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Manitoba / Saskatchewan
Safety Under Pressure: Crisis, Public Order & Protest Management
Thursday, August 13th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Art Gallery of Alberta
CAPG Evening Awards, Dinner
Friday, August 14th 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Banquet Level Top of Escalator
Breakfast
Friday, August 14th 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Manitoba / Saskatchewan
Keynote Address
Friday, August 14th 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Where Governance Ends and Policing Begins: Different Roles, Same Goal (Moderator: Vincent Beswick-Escanlar)
Friday, August 14th 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
Friday, August 14th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Governing the Algorithm: AI’s Impact on Oversight and Decision-Making (Moderator: Tyler Oka)
Friday, August 14th 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
Friday, August 14th 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Beyond the Badge & Role of the Board: Wellness, Retention, and the Future (Moderator: Linda Jackson)
Friday, August 14th 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Break
Friday, August 14th 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Community Engagement & Trauma Informed Policing: The Shift from Policing to Public Safety (Moderator: Teddy Manywounds)
Friday, August 14th 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM:
Concluding remarks and announcement of 2027 Conference (Speakers: Chief Executive Officer & President)
Friday, August 14th 4:00 PM
Post-Conference: Optional Activity - Tour of PHQ in YEG.

 

Conference Venue

The Westin Edmonton

 

Registration is OPEN.

*Registration is First Come First Serve*

Accommodation Details

CAPG Annual Conference 2026

Arrival: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Departure: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Hotel offering your special group rate:
Book your group rate for CAPG Annual Conference 2026

 Promo Code Link: The Westin Edmonton for 217.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Flight Information – Air Canada

Use Promotion Code: WRBC7UT1

Air Canada – Applicable Rules
● The booking is to be made to the following city: Edmonton, YEG (CA)
● The travel period begins Monday, August 03, 2026 and ends Sunday, August 23, 2026.
● For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher. 12% discount on Business Class fare (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class)

Flight Information – Porter Airlines

Promo Code: CAPG26

Porter Airlines is proud to offer up to 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the CAPG Canadian Police Governance Annual Conference 2026.

The discounted fares are available for booking from March 16 – August 16, 2026 and are available for travel:

From All Markets To Edmonton (YEG) 10 Aug 26 14 Aug 26
From Edmonton (YEG) To All Markets 12 Aug 26 16 Aug 26The promo code is intended for use by conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution outside of authorized channels. Porter’s fare rules and conditions apply.

An ARC card will be available for registrants.

We have partnered with the city to offer ARC cards (Will be available at the registration desk) for attendees  to easily navigate the city. Arc is the Edmonton region’s electronic fare payment system.

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