2025 Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth Event
16 – 17 October 2025
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Badge of Life Canada is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) for our upcoming Leading Forward event. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing mental health support for Public Safety Personnel across Canada.
Together, we are working to foster safer, healthier workplaces by promoting evidence-informed practices, trauma-informed leadership, and post-traumatic growth. We are grateful to the CACP for recognizing the importance of this conversation and standing alongside us in support of those who serve our communities every day.
Executive Director Laura Kloosterman
Badge of Life Canada Executive Director Laura Kloosterman will provide the opening remarks for this year’s Event.
Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum
We are honoured that the Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum will be again joining our opening ceremonies for our 2025 Event.
OPP Commissioner Carrique
Badge of Life Canada is proud to announce that Commissioner Thomas W. B. Carrique , who serves as the 15th commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s event at Horseshoe Resort in Ontario.
Commissioner Thomas Carrique currently serves as the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), leading one of North America’s largest deployed police services. With extensive experience in operational leadership, strategic management, and community-focused policing, Commissioner Carrique has demonstrated exceptional commitment to public safety, officer wellness, and community partnerships.
Throughout his distinguished career, Commissioner Carrique has championed initiatives focused on mental health, resilience, and innovation within law enforcement. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and a dedication to enhancing trust and confidence in policing across Ontario.
As the keynote speaker for our Leading Forward Event, Commissioner Carrique will share valuable insights and experiences from his extensive career, offering practical guidance and inspiration for advancing leadership and well-being within the public safety sector.
Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth through Solution Based Leadership
Our fourth annual “Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth Event” will be held at the Horseshoe Resort in Oro-Medonte (Ontario) on October 16-17, 2025. For this year’s Event, Badge of Life Canada brings together a distinguished group of professionals dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Canadian Public Safety Personnel. Featuring experts from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), alongside leading psychologists, psychotherapists and human rights lawyer, will delve into comprehensive approaches for addressing Leadership Well-Being, Transitioning to Leadership Roles, and Trauma-Informed Workplaces. This multifaceted discussion aims to equip Leaders of Canadian Public Safety organizations with knowledge, tools, and hope for navigating the challenges of leadership. Join us for an engaging and insightful days focused on achieving healthy living and post-traumatic growth.
Registration will be on the 15th of October and the Event begins on the 16th.
Further information is provided below, as well as a registration link.
Details about the various presenters and panelists will be finalized soon.
The registration includes workshops and meals.
Payments will be accepted via the Stripe payment system.
To see the agenda, click Event Agenda.
Our 2025 Event online auction is now LIVE.
Click on the picture (above) or the button (below) to go to the auction website.
Good luck and thank you for your support.
To see the presenters and panelists, click HERE or on the picture below.
Heartfelt thanks to our incredible Sponsors – Your support truly makes a difference.
We are thrilled and deeply appreciative to have these remarkable Sponsors by our side, championing our upcoming Event. Their unwavering support fuels our mission, and we are proud to be associated with them. Click on their logos below to explore more about their impactful work.
Gold
Phoenix Soap Company
Gold
Diversified Rehabilitation Group
Silver
Zare Paralegal Services
Silver
Keel Digital
Silver
Applaud People in Public Service
Silver
Co-operators
Silver
Syd Gravel
Brad McKay
Silver
Dimensions Retreats
Bronze
Iron Workers Local 721
For our 2025 Event, there are sponsorship opportunities available. You can support by making monetary gifts or providing relevant marketing materials that will be given to our participants.
For more information on this opportunity, please click HERE to download our sponsorship package or contact Laura directly at Laura@badgeoflifecanada.org.
Please forward this information to anybody you know that may be willing to sponsor our Event.
