Ontario Tactical Advisory Body

MAY 11-14, 2026

Great Venue

Our annual conference at Blue Mountain Resort (BMR) in Collingwood, ON. BMR is a great conference partner and is a premier all-season adventure destination that will make you want more and never want to leave.

Tactical Debriefs

Our conferences offer great tactical debriefs from around the world. The debriefs provide an in depth overview and perspectives of police related topics that will ensure our attendees can take away valuable information they can apply to their own environment

Tactical Training

OTAB provides great tactical training and courses that our membership and police officers require. Training both theory/classroom based as well practical training. Our training is designed and provided by qualified police members as well as tactical partners including MD Charlton and Traditional Excellence.

Great Vendor Trade Area

Our vendor trade area is one of a kind! All of our conference is based around the vendor area including the nightly socials and breaks, which ensures interaction with all our attendees.

Live Entertainment

We like to "spice up" our social events for our attendees with live entertainment for all to enjoy a night of networking.

Run/Walk 2 The Summit

Each year at the end of day one, our attendees take part in our own unique charity run to the top of Blue Mountain Ski hills though scenic trails on the resort property. Once at the top, runners get refreshments and can win prizes. All funds raised are donated to a police related charity.

2026 Conference Debrief - Keynote Speaker

BEN BESANT

OTAB is proud to welcome and host our Keynote Speaker at the 2026 Canadian Tactical Conference, BEN BESANT "Officer A" of New South Wales Tactical Operations Unit. Please watch the next video to learn more about Ben.

I killed a terrorist | Inside the Lindt Café siege

Ben Besant is a former NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit Officer who took down terrorist Man Monis at the Lindt Cafe in 2014. For the past decade he had only been known as’ ‘Officer A’ but now the NSW Coroner’s Court has lifted a suppression order which had prevented him from ever publicly telling his story. In this documentary Besant shares his experience of the moment he came face-to-face with evil and the emotional devastation he endured in the wake of the tragedy.

OTAB President Message - Ben Besant

A message from the President of OTAB, Staff Sergeant Joseph Shangi (Toronto ETF) regarding the 2026 Conference keynote speaker, Ben Bensant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@otab.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Can I attend the conference debriefs or training courses if I'm not a police officer?

You are welcome to register for the debrief sessions and courses if you meet the following criteria:

Current sworn police officer (Debrief & Courses)
Authorized police service employee (Debriefs & Courses)
Parliamentary Protective Services (Debriefs & Courses)
Nuclear Armed Security Services (Debriefs & Courses)
Tactical Paramedic (Debriefs & Tactical Team Leadership Course)

**Valid police/paramedic/police service civilian employee identification will be required upon arrival at the conference.

Are meals included if I register for a course or debrief sessions?

Yes, meals are included in your registration as follows:

COURSES

Monday May 11 - Lunch (for courses that start on the Monday)

Tuesday May 12 - Lunch (for courses that start on the Monday & Tuesday)

Wednesday May 13 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Thursday May 14 - Breakfast & Lunch

*meals are buffet style or depending on courses which could be "boxed lunches" if training off-site.

DEBRIEF SESSIONS

Wednesday May 13 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Thursday May 14 - Breakfast & Lunch

*meals are buffet style and are served in the vendor hall both days

Are accommodations included in my regsitration?

Accommodations are not included with your registration. Accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee.

Details on how to book "group rate" accommodations at the resort will be provided in your confirmation email after registering for the conference.

As a vendor, are meals included in my booth registration?

Yes. Your registration for a vendor booth includes meals at the conference on both days for two (2) representative. Meals include:

May 13 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

May 14 - Breakfast & Lunch

*meals are buffet style that take place in the vendor hall

As a vendor, is power at my booth included in my registration?

Unfortunately power is not included in your booth registration but you can add that to your order when registering for your booth. We will arrange power for you through the on-site AV company at the conference centre.

SIDE LAUNCH - RUN TO THE SUMMIT CHARITY RUN

FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE

Each year at the end of day one, our attendees take part in our own unique charity run to the top of Blue Mountain Ski hills though scenic trails on the resort property. It is a great time and all funds raised are donated to a police related charity.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Once you have completed your Run 2 The Summit, you can enjoy a cold beverage at the top and take in the amazing scenery of Georgian Bay from the top of the escarpment. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our event each year.

About OTAB

Ontario Tactical Advisory Body

The Ontario Tactical Advisory Body is branch of the Association of the Ontario Chiefs of Police. We currently have 36 member Teams across the Province and are growing to include Units in Quebec Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The Member Teams range from 6 member Containment Teams to 90 member Hostage Rescue Teams, as well as Armed Tactical Security. Our executive in comprised of 6 Volunteer members throughout the province.

The Body was established from the recommendations made during a Coroners Inquest in 1987. The recommendations were that Tactical Units across the Province need to form an organized Body with the mandate to provide a voice and a venue for the Tactical Community in Ontario.

This Body will facilitate Communication, and the Sharing, Learning the latest and best Tactical practices to all the member units. This done through facilitating and advertising cost effective training courses, tactical debriefs, lessons learned at major incidents, quarterly meeting, and our website.

We are the voice of the Ontario Tactical Community in Ontario and feel that we have succeeded in doing so while growing our organization.

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MAY 11-14, 2026

Great Venue

Tactical Debriefs

Tactical Training

Great Vendor Trade Area

Live Entertainment

Run/Walk 2 The Summit

2026 Conference Debrief - Keynote Speaker

BEN BESANT

I killed a terrorist | Inside the Lindt Café siege

OTAB President Message - Ben Besant

Frequently Asked Questions

SIDE LAUNCH - RUN TO THE SUMMIT CHARITY RUN

FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

2025 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS & PARTNERS for 2025!

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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

MAY 11-14, 2026

Great Venue

Tactical Debriefs

Tactical Training

Great Vendor Trade Area

Live Entertainment

Run/Walk 2 The Summit

2026 Conference Debrief - Keynote Speaker

BEN BESANT

I killed a terrorist | Inside the Lindt Café siege

OTAB President Message - Ben Besant

Frequently Asked Questions

SIDE LAUNCH - RUN TO THE SUMMIT CHARITY RUN

FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

2025 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS & PARTNERS for 2025!

DONATE TO AN AMAZING CAUSE

DONATE NOW

About OTAB

Ontario Tactical Advisory Body

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