Aaron Dale and Jeremy Burns

Aaron Dale and Jeremy Burns—Toronto police officers and Canadian Armed Forces veterans—co-founded the Military Veterans Wellness Program (MVWP) in 2019, a nationally adopted and globally expanding initiative equipping police to support veterans in crisis. Now implemented by 90+ police agencies, MVWP has made training and resources available to 18,000+ officers across Canada and connected hundreds of veterans to urgent care. Endorsed at all levels of government and recognized by international policing bodies, the program is reshaping policy across borders. As Durham College (DC) graduates, Aaron and Jeremy combine their education and lived experiences to transform public safety and save lives. Aaron completed the Police Foundations program at DC in 2005 while Jeremy graduated from DC’s Law and Security Administration program in 2004 and Penology and Youth program in 2005.