What’s New: In Brief (January 21, 2010)

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appointed Gregory Belton, chairman of HKMB Hub International, commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).
Established in 1896, the Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house of chivalry that recognizes distinguished personal service to the Queen and members of her family.
Belton’s appointment recognizes his many years of service with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a self-directed development program for young Canadians between 14 and 25 years old.
Belton became involved with the Award in the 1990s, becoming president of the Ontario division in 1992 and national president in 1994.
As national president, he launched the Charter for Business, which has generated corporate donations exceeding $12 million, allowing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program to penetrate communities of at risk youth.
Belton is a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (KHS) a Papal Order and a recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

Canpro Global will be providing security solutions for 14 clients during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
The company will be securing a number of high-profile sites and client operations, including major sponsors.
Additionally, Canpro has prepared appropriate and safe responses to a number of possible threats, according to Canpro Global senior manager Mark LaLonde.
“While there are concerns about targeted attacks – both violent and civil disturbance – during the upcoming 2010 Winter Games, our clients are focused on overall human security, orderly conduct of business, and protecting their brand from risk,” Robert Burns, president of Canpro Global, said in a release.