Event Agenda
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Wednesday is registration day and will be at the Horseshoe Resort hotel foyer (follow the Badge of Life Canada signs) from 16:00 hours to 20:00 hours. If you are unable to register on the 15th, you will be able to register the next day (16th October) from 07: 00 hours to 08:00 hours. Once the opening ceremonies begin at 08:30 hours, you will not be able to get in the room until the ceremonies are completed so you need to register prior.
Thursday 16 October 2025
07:00 – 08:15
Breakfast Buffett Style – Included in your registration fee
08:30 – 09:00
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Remarks – Executive Director Laura Kloosterman
Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drums
09:00 – 10:00
Keynote address by OPP Commissioner Carrique
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Break
Day Presenters
10:30 – 12:00
Dave Dawson – “Transitioning to Leadership Roles”
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Buffett Style – Included in your registration fee
13:00 – 14:30
Dave Hurst – “Trauma Informed Work Places”
14:30 – 15:00
Afternoon Break with special guest Emily Wilson, of Dimensions Retreats, to guide a nervous system regulation practice.
15:00 – 16:30
Rebecca Brown – “Leadership Well-Being”
16:30 – 18:00
Norm Robillard, from the Human Behind Responder, will lead those interested in a hike at Horseshoe Resort.
18:00 – 19:30
Dinner – Included in your registration fee
Friday 17 October 2025
07:00 – 08:30
Breakfast Buffett Style – Included in your registration fee
09:00 – 10:00
Laura Kloosterman – Board members and volunteers introduction.
Badge of Life Canada – Our Vision, Our Work, Our Why
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Break
10:30 – 12:00
Panel # 1 – Recognizing PTSD and OSI in the Workplace
Moderated by Dr. Shulman
1) Dr. Candice Monson
2) Dr. Katie Stewart
3) Samantha Zahra
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Buffett Style – Included in your registration fee
13:00 – 14:30
Panel # 2 – What is the Cost of Doing Nothing
Moderated by Laura Kloosterman
1) Wendy Lund from Wellth Management
2) Nicole Biros-Bolton – Human Rights Lawyer
3) Michelle Zare from Zare Paralegal
14:30 – 15:00
Afternoon Break with special guest Derek Sienko, President of Diversified Rehabilitation Group.
15:00 – 15:15
Laura Kloosterman – Closing Remarks
