Secure & Safe: Empowering Etobicoke Homeowners

This informative session will be a valuable opportunity for homeowners to learn directly from the experts about safeguarding their homes and families.


We've joined hands with the Toronto Police and Toronto Fire services, along with an experienced insurance broker, to bring you insights, tips, and strategies for enhancing your home's safety and security.


What to Expect:

  • Keep Your Home Safe: Hear from Toronto Police on the latest crime trends in Etobicoke, effective crime prevention techniques, and what to do in case of an incident.
  • Fire Safety Tips: Toronto Fire representatives will share essential fire safety practices, helping you protect your home from potential fire hazards.
  • Insurance Guidance: An expert insurance broker will discuss how the right insurance coverage can add an extra layer of protection for your property and belongings.


February 28, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm
70 Birmingham St, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5


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Thank you to our Sponsors!

Neighbourhood Coffee

Neighbourhood Coffee, rooted in Toronto, champions community bonds with its artisanal coffee. Highlighting the city's culture, they feature local artists on their coffee bags. More than a brand, they're a community ally, excited to sponsor our event with their small-batch coffee. For more details, you can visit their website here.

White Tooth Dental

White Tooth Dental, based in Bloor West Village, is thrilled to support this event. With a commitment to crafting healthy, radiant smiles for families, they offer exceptional dental care that stands out from the ordinary. For more details, you can visit their website here.

Ritchie Smyth Lawyers

Ritchie Smyth Lawyers, is committed to understanding clients personally and specializes in offering approachable solutions for both businesses and individuals, covering a wide range of legal needs from business law, real estate transactions, to wills and estates. For more information, visit their website here.

Meet the Speakers

Lilian Hee-Karstadt, CPA CA - Desjardins Insurance

With over 30 years in the financial sector, including roles such as VP Finance at Fidelity Investments Canada and Chief Auditor at Sunlife Financial, Lilian leveraged her extensive experience to found her own insurance agency. She provides a broad range of services, including auto, home, and life insurance. A Chartered Accountant, Lilian's career spans global experiences before settling in Canada. She is deeply involved in her community, serving in various volunteer roles. Lilian's agency serves clients across Ontario from her base in Etobicoke, where she resides with her family.

Marco Ricciardi -

Police Constable, Crime Prevention & Community Relations Officer 

Sam Kamin -

Acting Captain Community Risk Reduction Division

Meet the Hosts


About Jacqueline

My commitment to the Etobicoke community is not just professional; it's deeply personal. This neighbourhood is the backdrop of my family's life. My children attend local schools, my step-father is just around the corner, and my brother and his family live a 10-minute drive away.  When challenges arise within our neighbourhood, they touch my family and me directly. This fuels my dedication to fostering a safe, secure environment for all residents. It's about more than recognizing the issues we face; it's about being an active participant in crafting and delivering solutions, ensuring that this is not just a place to live, but a sanctuary for all of us.

About Dana

As an Etobicoke-based mortgage agent, mother, and wife of a Fire Inspector, I am deeply rooted in our community and acutely aware of the challenges we face. The stories I hear from my husband bring the realities of our neighbourhood's safety concerns close to home. This personal connection fuels my commitment to contribute positively to our community. By organizing this event and bringing together expert speakers, I aim to empower our residents with valuable information and practical solutions. It's my way of helping ensure that every family in Etobicoke can feel safe and secure in their own homes

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