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RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

Retail Secure Conference

Save the Date: March 11-12, 2026

The International Centre, Mississauga, ON

Together Against Retail Crime

Join industry leaders, loss prevention professionals, and law enforcement partners for an immersive look at the strategies, technologies, and collaborations shaping the future of retail loss prevention. RCC Retail Secure delivers real-world insights, interactive sessions, and powerful connections to help retailers in Canada stay ahead of evolving threats.

Get Hands-On. Get Strategic. Get Results.

You asked—we delivered. NEW half-day workshops on March 11th allows Canada’s retail LP community to roll up their sleeves, connect with peers, and brainstorm practical ways to tackle today’s toughest challenges.

Retail Secure Speakers

Pamela Barnum

Nonverbal Communication Expert & Trust Strategist

The Trust Agent

Pamela Barnum

Nonverbal Communication Expert & Trust Strategist

For years, Pamela Barnum was the only woman working undercover in a Drug Enforcement Section with ninety-two specialized officers. During that time, she learned real-world techniques for building trust and interpreting nonverbal cues. Pamela later accepted a position as a federal prosecuting attorney. She spent countless hours in the courtroom, perfecting her expertise as a trust strategist and nonverbal communication expert.

Following a successful 20-year career in the criminal justice system, Pamela pursued graduate studies in corporate negotiations. As a trust strategist and communications expert, Pamela delivers techniques once considered a “secret second language.”

Pamela shares her experience, research, and expertise with humor, honesty, and energy, blending actionable strategies with memorable stories. She is a popular TEDx speaker and co-host of the hit TV show Building Bad. She is a featured expert and contributor to print media and television news programs in Canada and the United States.

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Who should attend?

Loss prevention and asset protection teams convene with IT, e-commerce, cybersecurity, privacy, and finance leaders to explore and expand on data protection and best practices.

Additionally, store managers actively involved in daily security protocols and security consultants offering specialized retail expertise contribute to a comprehensive dialogue and solution-sharing environment.

Who Attends #RCCRetailSecure

What Retail Secure Attendees Say

Letitia Sheehan, Regional Asset Protection Manager at Bath & Body Works
Today I had the opportunity to attend the Retail Secure Conference hosted by the Retail Council of Canada. It was an amazing day of learning and networking with fellow peers across the country 🇨🇦. Excited for the partnerships gained and for what we can do as a community together. Thank-you to all of the presenters and vendors!
John Armit, Police Detective at Ontario Provincial Police
Honoured to be speaking on fraud trends, emerging trends and use of technology on a panel with Anton Nebor, Raj Parmar and Jordan Shamir. Thank you Rui Rodrigues, B.A, LPC for hosting the always incredible event!
Ozzie Zorai, CEO of Securiwatch Security
It was inspiring to connect with industry leaders from across the country, exchange insights, and learn from colleagues and partners who are shaping the future of security. Events like this reinforce our mission to continuously improve and innovate in the industry.​
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I encourage anyone in the industry to attend events like this—an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the future of security!
Praveen Dixit, SaaS Business Development - Eastern Canada at Acre Security
It’s a wrap. A wonderful experience interacting with the retail industry professionals at #RCCRetailSecure conference in Toronto. Great to see growing interest in emerging access control technologies including cloud, AI and mobile credentials.

Retail Secure
Legends Awards

Honouring the exceptional contributions of individuals within the retail loss prevention industry who have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication in safeguarding businesses. Find out more.

Created for retailers by retail loss prevention experts

The Loss Prevention Advisory Council actively discusses and refines practices covering theft, violence in stores, organized crime, community safety, digital fraud, and inventory shrinkage.
Their insights and collaborative efforts shape the agenda at the Retail Secure Conference, ensuring a focus on cutting-edge loss prevention strategies and solutions for the industry.

Sarah Edward

Asset Protection

Home Depot

Sarah Edward

Asset Protection

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Brenda McCoy

Retail Security Business Partner Manager

Apple

Brenda McCoy

Retail Security Business Partner Manager

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Taylor Skof

Senior Director, Asset Protection

Walmart

Taylor Skof

Senior Director, Asset Protection

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Alvaro Almeida

 Senior Director, Resource Protection

LCBO

Alvaro Almeida

 Senior Director, Resource Protection

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Steven Fortier

Loss Prevention Director

Dollarama

Steven Fortier

Loss Prevention Director

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Harj Sahota

Director, Safety & Asset Protection

Otter Co-op

Harj Sahota

Director, Safety & Asset Protection

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Marco Addesa

Senior Loss Prevention Leader

Best Buy Canada

Marco Addesa

Senior Loss Prevention Leader

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Isabelle Godin

Regional Loss Prevention Manager

Giant Tiger

Isabelle Godin

Regional Loss Prevention Manager

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Daryl Blackmore

Director of Loss Prevention

Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.

Daryl Blackmore

Director of Loss Prevention

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Dina Yakhin

Director, Asset Protection Manager

Gap Canada

Dina Yakhin

Director, Asset Protection Manager

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The International Centre

6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 

As The Voice of Retail™ in Canada since 1963, Retail Council of Canada (RCC) represents over 54,000 independent, regional, national mass and specialty retail businesses and online merchants in general merchandise, drug and grocery.