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INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD (ISAB)

INITIAL MEETING
Friday, May 20, 2005
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
2745 Iris Street, 1st Floor Boardroom

Overview:

The initial meeting of the Industrial Security Advisory Board was held on Friday, May 20, 2005 with the following participants:

Industry Associations

• Paul Gillissie
  Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS)
  
  
• Joanne Stanley
  Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
  
  
• Mike O’Neil
  Canadian Business Information Technology Network (CABiNET)
  
  
• Michael Atkinson
  Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
  
  
• Bill Munson
  Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)

Industrial Security Sector (ISS)
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

• Gerry Deneault
  Director General
  
  
• Albert Bissonnette
  A/Director, Canadian and International Industrial Security Directorate (CIISD)
  
  
• Peter Hull
  Director, Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD)
  
  
• Mary Lou Devine
  Director, Program Harmonization and Services Directorate (PHSD)
  
  
• Michelle Tardif
  Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement, PHSD / Advisory Board Secretariat

Members agreed that the Board's Mandate would be accepted as stated with the recognition that it is subject to change. Gerry Deneault, Director General, Industrial Security Sector (ISS), welcomed members and identified the reason for the creation of the Industrial Security Advisory Board and the importance of its being Association/ industry-focused. A presentation on the background and role of the Industrial Security Sector was provided to members, along with a description of the Sector's vision for the future.

Industry Associations agreed to:

• Advertise the mandate of the ISAB to their members and provide a link to the web site containing Advisory Board information.
  
  
• Consider ISS’ offer to make presentations to association members at future meetings (i.e., monthly meetings, AGMs, etc.).
  
  
• Bring the following to the next meeting (to be held in September):
  
  1-2 key issues affecting their industry;
  1-2 suggestions on how ISS can improve or streamline its services.
  
  
• Consider bringing select members to future meetings where appropriate to discuss broad issues.

Industrial Security Sector agreed to:

• Provide a section on the ISS web site for the Industrial Security Advisory Board.
  
  
• Continue examining opportunities for streamlining and improvements, including issues discussed at this session, e.g., uniform approach to security, charging for services, etc.
  
  
• Consider inviting partners in the security and intelligence community to meetings where appropriate, e.g., government-wide approach to security clearances.