Joint letter of supportWe, the undersigned, collectively are parents of young children, pre teens and teenagers and are very aware of the incredible opportunities the internet provides along with the responsibility we all have to ensure our kids are protected online.As you may know Microsoft Canada, Quiettouch Inc, Randstad Canada, and Indigo Music and Books have had the privilege of working with law enforcement and not for profit organizations with a common goal of creating a safe environment online. One of our key online partners has been the Kids’ Internet Safely Alliance (Kinsa) founded by former head of the Child Exploitation Unit at the Toronto Police Service, Paul Gillespie.Read More.... Hon. Dan McTeague (Kinsa Hero) P.C., M.P."As a parent with five children and as a Member of the Canadian Parliament I am very pleased to extend my support to the Kids' Internet Safety Alliance (Kinsa).Both at home and abroad, Kinsa works with law enforcement authorities by providing state-of-the-art training and IT resource development to assist police in locating and rescuing victims of child abuse whose images are being shared on the Internet. Vulnerable children with unknown identities are being preyed upon and victimized on the Internet daily. To combat this scourge, authorities need the type of professional guidance and expertise that Kinsa can provide. Since its creation in 2004, this registered Canadian charity has rapidly become a vital link in the global fight against those who exploit the most defenceless in any society – its children.I commend Kinsa for its commitment and dedication to assisting police forces and other law enforcement agencies in Canada and around the world in identifying and saving children of abuse."
Jim Gamble QPMChief Executive,Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre in the U.K
"Kinsa is one of those charities that makes a real difference. They do because their team possess the critical ingredients of compassion and credibility. They understand the business and what it takes to drive positive change.Its founder Paul Gillespie is a pioneer who leads by example. From his time in the police service to developing this cutting edge charity he has never lost his focus or determination to help better equip those in the field of child protection."