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Commissionaires Ottawa earns health and safety accreditation from ContractorCheck

Commissionaires Ottawa has joined an elite group of contractors that have met high health and safety standards according to a reputable third-party expert in health and safety compliance. ContractorCheck, an independent organization that conducts health and safety assessments and accreditations of contractors, has awarded Commissionaires Ottawa with its first annual accreditation. The private security company … Read more ›

Grabbing a cab a bit easier at Charlottetown airport

theguardian.pe.ca Commissionaire dedicated to getting taxis for passengers Hailing a cab is a bit easier these days for passengers catching a late-night ride into the city after arriving at the Charlottetown airport. The Charlottetown Airport Authority has hired one extra commissionaire for this month to help people get a taxi between 10 p.m. and 1 … Read more ›

Commissionaires Awarded Island Health Hospital Security Contract

February 17, 2016 marks the beginning of a 3-year hospital security contract with Island Health awarded to the Corps of Commissionaires (Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Division), Vancouver Island’s  largest and most experienced security company.  The Commissionaires will provide static and mobile security, alarm response and patient watch services to 21 Island Health facilities across … Read more ›

Commissionaires Manitoba Wins 2016 Consumers Choice Award

globeadvisor.com Winnipeg, Manitoba Consumer Choice Award is thrilled to announce the 2016 Top Service Providers in their respective sectors for the Winnipeg Area. We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all this year's winners; your dedication to superior service has resonated with the people of Winnipeg. Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers … Read more ›

Canadian Commissionaires Go Beyond Security

By Mirelle Sylvester, Ottawa Life You probably see a Commissionaire or two every day. You may even spot one when you're travelling through an airport. They stand out with the white or blue crisp button down-shirts, sweaters, and epaulets and you may notice that some are wearing military medals too. That's because Commissionaires are primarily … Read more ›

Commissionaires, the first line of security

By Martin Zellig, Voxair Photojournalist. When he worked as a dispatcher at 17  Wing some years ago, Chief Warrant Officer of Commissionaires Dean Smith sometimes received unusual requests from base members. One request in particular stands out in his memory. It was a call from a women, the wife of CAF member, in the PMQs … Read more ›