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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Download the June 2025 edition of Report on Business magazine
Cover: Blackberry's new media-shy chief executive dishes on the former smartphone giant's plans to conquer another market – inside your car. Also: We rank Canada's Best Managed Companies of 2025, and learn lessons every leader should live by. Plus: Barbecue maker Napoleon plays up its made-in-Canada bona fides, but building more products at home is easier said than done. Download the PDF May: Diversity, equity and inclusion was supposed to make organizations fairer and more meritocratic, and the world a better place. So why has the blowback against DEI been so fast and so harsh? Also: At Nortel Networks' peak 25 years ago, it was worth more than 35% of the value of the TSX 300. So how did Canada's biggest boom company ever go so bust? Former insiders provide an oral history. Plus: We present our annual list of non-CEO All-Stars who help their companies win big. Download the PDF April, 2025: GardaWorld is a key player in the ever-increasing $250-billion domain of global security. We travelled to West Virginia to find out what clients can expect from their top-of-the-line treatment, guns and all. Also: Sports betting has been immensely profitable since Ontario legalized it, but risks remain. Plus: Vancouver-based Teck Resources branches out with a copper mine high in the Andes, but a lot could still go wrong. March, 2025: We talk to GFL Environmental's Patrick Dovigi about how he built a waste management giant, accrued billions in debt, had his house shot at, pulled off a mega sale, and still managed to keep investors onside. Also: we unveil our annual Changemakers list – 20 emerging leaders reinventing how Canada does business. Plus: Robert Allan Inc.'s all-electric tugboats really are the little boats that can change everything. Download the PDF December, 2024: In this edition, we profile our 2024 CEOs of the Year – five multifaceted leaders from diverse industries who know how to elevate a business. Also: Our economics team looks at the best- and worst-case scenarios for 2025, with input from bank CEOs and other heavy hitters on what may lie ahead. Plus: we speak with SickKids Foundation CEO Jennifer Bernard on how she plans to raise $1.7-billion (with a little help from Ryan Reynolds). Download the PDF November, 2024: In this issue, we question the tobacco industry's plan to phase out cigarettes and get a whole new generation hooked on nicotine in different ways. Also: we look at the anti-Succession CEO handover at Linamar. Plus: for the fourth year in a row, we present a list of Canada's Best Law Firms. Download the PDF October, 2024: In this edition, we talk to Suncor CEO Rich Kruger about his all-in-on-oil strategy. Also: we follow engineering firm Stantec's wild discoveries in its race to get ahead of climate change. Plus: we go in-depth on Canada's Top Growing Companies. Download the PDF June, 2024: In this edition, we trace Bombardier's fall and its recent upward run (albeit as a far smaller organization, with just one line of business). Also: with Ottawa pushing Canada's pension funds to invest more in the domestic economy, we profile Caisse CEO Charles Emond. Plus: we go in-depth on Canada's Best Managed Companies. Download the PDF May, 2024: In this issue we talk to Pet Valu CEO Richard Maltsbarger about how he is deftly expanding his chain while easing it upscale at the same time. Also: we give out our annual Best Executive awards, celebrating the non-CEO all-stars who help companies win big. Plus: we follow Montreal company RodeoFX's rise to the top of the visual-effects business. Download the PDF April, 2024: In this issue we meet the Mi'kmaq Chief charting a new course for Canada's largest seafood company. Also: we examine why the percentage of Canadian companies with women CEOs has declined. Plus: we sit down with Jamie Salter of Authentic Brands to discuss how he's recharged dozens of brands and revitalized the careers of Shaq, David Beckham and more. Download the PDF
The Independent
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
‘I worked for the British in Kabul embassy for 18 years. Let me reunite with my sons'
A security guard who worked for the British embassy in Kabul for almost two decades is calling on the Home Office to help him reunite his family after he was evacuated during the Taliban takeover, but his two eldest sons were forced to stay. Hamidullah Fahim and his wife Zaghona were brought to the UK with two young children in December 2023, on a dedicated scheme for employees of the British Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. However he couldn't bring his two eldest sons, who are now 21 and 22, because they are over the age of 18. Mr Fahim is now pleading with the Home Office to be reunited with them in the UK. Though the family applied for Najibullah and Hasibullah to be evacuated to the UK from Afghanistan, where they currently live with their grandmother, their applications have been rejected twice by officials. Mr Fahim said that while the family tries to speak to the two eldest sons regularly on the phone, it has been hard to be apart. 'It has affected them and us both. We want to do whatever we can to be reunited with them and to let the Home Office know of the injustice that has been carried out in our case. 'It is especially difficult for our young children who get upset whenever we speak to them, and for my wife who is struggling a lot', he explained. His wife Zaghona is struggling to sleep, and suffers from nightmares where she sees her son being harmed, a report from a social worker found. She can be withdrawn from the family and is often tearful, according to the assessment. Before the Taliban takeover, Hasibullah and Najibullah never lived independently and were dependent on their parents. Their parents and two young siblings, aged 13 and 15, were evacuated to Pakistan in early 2023 and left the eldest sons behind in the hope that when they got to the UK they would be able to apply for reunification. The family of six, including the eldest sons, were told to come to Kabul airport during the chaos of the 2021 evacuation, along with hundreds of other GardaWorld staff who had worked at the British embassy, with the view that they would all be brought to the UK. However, they were told to leave the airport after a suicide bomb blast prevented their evacuation. They were then moved on to the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), which didn't include Najibullah and Hasibullah. Mr Fahim worked as a security guard at the British embassy in Kabul from 2004 to 2021 and therefore qualified for pathway three of this scheme. Under the terms of the scheme, an eligible person can only bring children under 18 with them to the UK. The Foreign Office, who run pathway three of this scheme, offered the family the chance to submit a separate application for their two eldest sons but Mr Fahim's attempts to take advantage of this have not been successful, compounded by the fact that the family don't speak English. Nick Beales, from charity Ramfel who are supporting the family, said that the father had 'persistently sought to communicate with the FCDO about sponsoring his children to relocate to the UK, but when these avenues hit a brick wall they had to proceed with making an application to the Home Office'. In the UK, the family do not have refugee status and therefore are not normally eligible to sponsor family members under the Refugee Family Reunion policy. Their applications have so far been rejected twice by the Home Office. One of the older sons, Najibullah, said: 'Before our parents left we had a good life, we used to study and go to school... but currently we are not studying and we don't have money to do that. When they left, I was extremely upset, I became very unwell and they gave me IV fluids, but I have hope that in future things will get better and we will be able to reunite with our parents.' Masuda, who is 15, said that she dreams that she will be reunited with her brothers one day. She explained to a social worker: 'In Afghanistan we used to make a slide out of the snow – we used to play together, it was so fun. 'It's not good being separated especially when I see my mum crying. It affects her quite a lot.' Mr Beales, from Ramfel, added: 'The Fahim family were promised safety in the UK after their 18 years of service to the British Embassy, but the British government have instead abandoned them. At Ramfel, we see time and again how families on the Arap and Acrs schemes are denied family reunification, despite successive governments repeatedly falsely claiming that Afghans can safely reach the UK. The government's new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill does nothing to address these failures, and focuses exclusively on yet more so-called deterrence measures. New immigration legislation should instead look at expanding safe routes so that families can swiftly reunite and rebuild their lives in the UK.' A Home Office spokesperson said: 'It is our longstanding policy not to comment on individual cases.'
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
GardaWorld Launches ECAM, a New Global Champion Business in AI-Driven Live Surveillance Technology Français
Following the combination of GardaWorld's ECAMSECURE and Stealth Monitoring businesses, ECAM now boasts North America's largest footprint of monitored mobile and permanent surveillance units MONTREAL and DALLAS, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Garda World Security Corporation ("GardaWorld"), an entrepreneurial-driven corporation focused on building global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, today announced the launch of ECAM, a North American leader in advanced AI-driven surveillance technology. ECAM combines the world's most advanced live video surveillance technology with human expertise to deliver real-time protection with unmatched precision and vigilance. ECAM delivers intelligent security with proprietary and patented mobile and permanent remote video monitoring tailored to industries like residential communities, construction, commercial real estate, logistics, auto dealerships and critical infrastructure. By combining smart tech with expert eyes on every camera, ECAM offers an unrivalled hybrid security monitoring solution combining the speed and precision of AI-powered threat detection and deterrence with the critical thinking and experience of human security professionals. "With ECAM, we're building more than a company — we're building a global champion business that will shape the future of surveillance and security. By combining the scalability of advanced AI with decades of operational expertise, we've created a platform that delivers a level of efficiency, reliability and insight unmatched in the industry," said Stephan Crétier, Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of GardaWorld. "ECAM already commands the largest footprint of monitored mobile and permanent surveillance units in North America, positioning us as the emerging market leader in a rapidly expanding sector. We've invested aggressively to scale, innovate and unlock long-term value — with a laser focus on market share, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The opportunity in surveillance ahead is massive and ECAM is uniquely positioned to lead." Unique, newly developed proprietary technology deployed As part of its launch, ECAM has also launched a proprietary upscaling technology and process of enhancing the resolution and quality of lower-resolution video footage using advanced algorithms. This new technology, known currently as "Integra", is now deployed across all ECAM surveillance systems and represents a significant advancement in how video surveillance footage is processed and analyzed. Unlike traditional approaches, image resolution can remain lower at origin and upscaled up to 6x for AI detection and monitoring fidelity. All of this occurs within the advanced ECAM cloud. The result: significantly reduced bandwidth usage and dramatically enhanced detection performance. With up to a 40% boost in AI detection accuracy and a 50% increase in identification range, ECAM's "Integra" tech enables earlier, more reliable threat recognition. "Integra" is designed for low resolution input from edge, but high-resolution output into cloud AI, and it delivers up to 6x greater data transmission efficiency — a game-changer for organizations seeking to scale surveillance without compromising network performance. "ECAM enters the market at a time when customers are demanding smarter technology, faster threat detection and response and greater cost efficiency," said Christopher Brooks, Chief Operating Officer of ECAM. "Our deeply customer-centric model is built on operational excellence and innovative proprietary technology, developed by our own in-house R&D teams. We deliver high-performance security solutions with speed, precision and value without unnecessary complexity or overhead. By combining AI-driven innovation with deep executional and human expertise, we're enabling our customers to scale their security smarter, respond faster and realize stronger ROI from day one." ECAM, bringing to life the vision of Every Camera, Always Monitored, is the product of a strategic combination between ECAMSECURE, a pioneer in outdoor video surveillance, and Stealth Monitoring, a North American leader in innovative commercial mobile and permanent video security solutions. This business integration follows GardaWorld's acquisition of Stealth Monitoring in late 2024 and leverages the success of GardaWorld's established ECAMSECURE platform to create an even stronger, innovative and comprehensive AI-driven security offering. ECAM has approximately 140,000 cameras currently monitored across North America. About ECAM ECAM is a North American leader in AI-driven live surveillance technology solutions, with the continent's largest footprint of monitored mobile and permanent surveillance units. With a vision of Every Camera Always Monitored, ECAM combines the world's most advanced AI-driven live video surveillance technology with human expertise to deliver real-time protection with unmatched precision and vigilance. From R&D to product development and platform innovation, ECAM fully owns and develops its entire operation and technology stack. The company develops proprietary technologies specifically designed to address the most common challenges in surveillance. This in-house approach ensures customers benefit from rapid innovation and cutting-edge solutions tailored to their most common challenges. Headquartered in Dallas, ECAM is a global champion business of GardaWorld, an entrepreneurial-driven corporation that builds global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technologies, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions. For more information visit GardaWorld is an entrepreneurial-driven corporation that builds global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technologies, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, employing more than 132,000 highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe. Driven by a relentless entrepreneurial culture and core values of integrity, vigilance, trust and respect, GardaWorld's global champions offer sophisticated, tailored security and technology solutions through high-touch partnerships and consistently superior service delivery. With a deep understanding that security is critical to the organizational resilience of business operations and the safety of communities, GardaWorld is committed to impeccable governance, professional care and the well-being of everyone. Thanks to a well-earned reputation, GardaWorld businesses are long-standing security partners of choice to some of the most prominent brands, influential individuals, Fortune 500 corporations and governments. For more information visit:
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-exec of St. Louis security company pleads guilty to $300K embezzlement
ST. LOUIS — A former executive of security company GardaWorld with headquarters in St. Louis County pleaded guilty on Friday to embezzling $300,000. According to court documents, Scott H. Foster, 48, of Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning in January 2018 until December 2022, committed wire fraud after creating an employee account for his 'paramour.' While the indictment does not identify GardaWorld, his LinkedIn does show his employment at the company during the time of the alleged crime. This salary is needed to be 'upper-middle class' in Missouri, study says His indictment says Foster manipulated a system within the human resources department to create an account for paramour 'J.A.' who was noted to have performed 'little to no actual work' for GardaWorld. Foster allegedly defrauded the company by causing 'J.A.' to be paid wages and benefits totaling over $273,000 over five years. Foster's paramour received an annual salary of $60,000 during the last year of his scheme. Foster additionally used company funds to pay for personal travel on Southwest Airlines for himself and his paramour, including other friends of his, without any authorized business purposes, according to the indictment. Foster has been charged with one count of wire fraud. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
12-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
The bill is $230K so far, and Furey says security at the National War Memorial isn't going anywhere
Bringing home an Unknown Soldier to rest at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's meant added security at the site — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GardaWorld security guards walk the site day and night, rain or shine. The province has spent $230,000 on the service as of January, and there's no indication that will end. It was Premier Andrew Furey's directive to employ security at the site indefinitely. "I wanted to make sure that this son of ours was protected, that the war memorial and everybody that [it] represents was protected from any potential vandalism or any signs of disrespect," said Furey. "Whatever the price is, we will pay it, because this son of ours, and the people he represents, paid the ultimate price." Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier, who died during the First World War, was repatriated from France in a ceremony 2024. He was laid to rest at the National War Memorial in St. John's on July 1 — which also represents Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador — during a sombre ceremony attended by thousands. Furey's plan is to eventually have a guard of honour watch over the memorial as a symbolic sign of respect to the Unknown Soldier. But even then, said Furey, private security may stay in place. The premier said he will "own" any criticism of the cost and implications of the around-the-clock security. WATCH | The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is being protected at great expense: 24/7 security will stay at National War Memorial, premier says 25 minutes ago Duration 2:56 It's costing the province hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide security at the National War Memorial in St. John's. But as the CBC's Terry Roberts reports, the premier says no price is too high to protect the Unknown Soldier. Transportation and infrastructure minister Fred Hutton said the security is there to prevent any damage to what he calls a sacred and sombre site. He said the provincial government would much rather take preventative action rather than react to vandalism. "We spent a lot of money to bring this up to a certain standard so that the unknown soldier could be placed here," Hutton said, standing in front of the tomb on Tuesday. He said security doesn't necessarily make the site look like it has to be protected from something or someone, but rather the presence of security highlights the site's significance.
