The rising risks of siloed physical security

As security risks become more complex, organizations need a coordinated approach that provides clear accountability across their operations. However, many businesses continue to manage their security requirements through multiple providers—one for guard services, another for mobile patrols or alarm response, and others for background screening, fingerprinting, investigations and risk assessments. A recent article published by … Read more ›

Service Minded Nova Scotians Step into Frontline Security Roles at Halifax Stanfield international Airport

Security guard walking in Halifax Standfield Airpot

Commissionaires Nova Scotia brings trusted professionals to highly visible public‑facing roles while supporting local employment and continued service careers Service‑minded Nova Scotians, including veterans, are now playing a frontline role in safeguarding one of the province’s busiest transportation hubs. Commissionaires Nova Scotia (Commissionaires) was awarded the contract for security services at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, … Read more ›

CNS Supports Veteran Organizations with 2026–27 Donations

Each year, the Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) Veterans’ Support Committee recognizes organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families. These annual contributions reflect CNS’s ongoing commitment to its social mandate of supporting veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. … Read more ›

2026 National Commissionaire and Supervisors of the Year 

Commissionaires is proud to announce the 2026 National Commissionaire of the Year and National Supervisors of the Year. This year’s recognition is especially meaningful, as 2026 marks the first time there has been a tie for Supervisor of the Year, allowing us to honour two outstanding supervisors.  Congratulations to Commissionaire of the Year, Elinor Clark and the Supervisors of the Year Hugh MacDonald … Read more ›

Commissionaires NB & PEI and Elsipogtog First Nation Security Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Saint John, NB — Commissionaires NB & PEI and Elsipogtog First Nation Security (EFNS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on future opportunities, training, and workforce development in New Brunswick. The agreement outlines a shared commitment to collaboration, including identifying business opportunities, supporting local recruitment and training, and working together on … Read more ›

Commissionaires’ National Board Chair Retires from University of Alberta

Congratulations to National Board Chair Gord Winkel MSc, P. Eng., FCSSE, who recently retired from the University of Alberta in 2025 after 15 years of leadership advancing safety in engineering education and across the industry. He continues this extraordinary legacy in service to Canadians through his volunteer work with Commissionaires. Gord graduated in 1977 from … Read more ›