Canadian Centre for Safer Communities Annual Conference

The Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCFSC) brought its 2025 Annual Conference to Halifax, welcoming 155 participants from across Canada for three days of conversation, learning and collaboration focused on building safer, more resilient communities.

Under the theme “Stronger Together: Connect and Collaborate for Safer Communities,” the conference explored social polarization, community resilience and the importance of collaborative approaches to complex social challenges. Forty speakers and presenters contributed to 15 sessions and presentations, alongside workshops, networking opportunities and performances designed to connect people working across sectors and communities. Halifax provided a fitting backdrop for conversations rooted in collaboration, giving attendees opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen national networks and take practical approaches back to the communities they serve.

Host Committee

By showcasing Halifax’s leadership in community safety, engaging local partners, and highlighting resilience, belonging, Indigenous perspectives, youth voices, and initiatives like Project UPSTREAM, the Host Committee created an impact that extended well beyond the conference. Their efforts strengthened national networks, fostered meaningful collaboration, and equipped delegates with practical, evidence-informed approaches to preventing harm and building safer communities.