Canadian Presence at Homeland Defense Symposium 2005 Demonstrates Strong North American Security Partnership.

DENVER -- Denver's Consulate General of Canada to Host Six Leading Canadian Security Firms at Upcoming Conference in Colorado Springs, October 24-27, 2005

The Consulate General of Canada in Denver will host a Canadian Pavilion at next week's Homeland Defense Symposium 2005 in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel, from October 24-27, 2005. This national conference and trade show -- sponsored by National Homeland Defense Foundation, U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) -- will address a range of homeland security issues, such as North American border security, space and missile defense, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and intelligence sharing, as well as the roles of the medical community, national first responders, higher education and the media.

This year, the Homeland Defense Symposium 2005 has declared October 26 as Canada Day, demonstrating a strong security partnership between Canada and the United States. For more than 40 years, thousands of U.S. and Canadian military members have worked side by side to achieve the mission of protecting the airspace of these two vast countries through NORAD -- a combined Canada-U.S. military command located in Colorado Springs. The Consulate will commemorate this special honor by co-hosting a reception with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) on Wednesday afternoon, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Canada Booth (#833) near the Demo Stage. CCC (www.ccc.ca) is Canada's international contracting agency with long-standing expertise in foreign military sales. As such, CCC is the strategic partner, on a government-to-government basis, with the U.S. Department of Defense for defense and security procurement from Canada.

At the Canadian Pavilion the Consulate General of Canada in Denver will host the following six Canadian companies specializing in innovative defense technologies, as well as help facilitate mutually beneficial bilateral partnering opportunities between Canadian and U.S. firms:

--AMENAZA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED has created SecuITree, a software modeling tool specifically designed for analyzing the risks associated with hostile attacks. http://www.amenaza.com/

--ANALYTIC SYSTEMS designs and develops power conversion products for marine, military, automotive, rail, industrial and alternative power sources. http://www.analyticsystems.com/

--BLACK CORAL provides geospatial data fusion solutions in order to adequately provide advantage, security and protection to first responders and warfighters. http://www.blackcoral.net/

--MOBILE DETECT designed and built a network of mobile and static detectors monitored by a central control room in defense against chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. http://www.mobiledetect.com/pages/

--MORRISON EQUIPMENT - Infrastructure Security Consultants provides security with advanced technology and electronics, artisan, machinery and steel fabrication, marine equipment, plastics, transportation equipment and products. http://www.morrisonequipment.com/

--OMNIVEX CORPORATION provides software used in managing all aspects of digital signage networks. http://www.omnivex.com/index.asp

"Canada and the United States are each other's strongest allies when it comes to protecting our countries and our citizens," explained Monica Heron, consul and senior trade commissioner for the Consulate General of Canada's Denver office. "Since the tragic attacks on September 11th, both countries have worked together to make enormous strides in securing North America's borders by enhancing the tools and intelligence necessary to counter any future threats of terrorism, while also maintaining the largest trade relationship in the world."

In 2001, Canada and the United States signed the Canada-U.S. Smart Border Declaration, which outlines a shared commitment to develop a secure border that protects the citizens of both countries, while also facilitating the legitimate flow of people and commerce. To support this initiative, in 2001, the Government of Canada agreed to invest $7.7 billion over the following five years to enhance personal and economic security including increased intelligence and policing, better screening of entrants to Canada, enhanced emergency preparedness and support for the military, as well as greater air security. It also included more than 1.2 billion to create the most modern, sophisticated border possible using state-of-the-art technology to speed legitimate traffic while stopping those who would do our country or the United States harm. Heron adds that in addition to these government initiatives, private sector firms in both Canada and the United States are working together on collaborative partnerships to improve homeland security through new innovative technologies.

Colorado businesses wanting to participate in this international partnering event should contact Nathalie Couture, trade commissioner for the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, at 303-626-0662 or [e-mail]. For press inquiries regarding the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, contact Jennifer Cook, communications officer for the Consulate General of Canada, at 303-626-0672 or [e-mail]. For press inquiries regarding the Homeland Defense Symposium 2005, please contact Judy Lyle at 719-577-7417 or [e-mail].