The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco is a Canadian advocacy group formed with the participation of businesses, law and order organizations and individuals concerned about the growing danger of contraband cigarettes. Our members share the goals of working together to educate people and urge government to take quick action to stop this growing threat. Media inquiries about the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco may be directed to 1-866-950-5551.
The NCACT receives funding from membership fees and from direct contributions from its members. A significant portion of that funding comes from the Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council (CTMC) whose members are Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.; Imperial Tobacco Canada; and JTI-Macdonald Corp.
RICK BARNUM
Executive Director
Rick Barnum is a recently retired Deputy Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigations and Organized Crime command. During his 32-year career, Rick was privileged to participate in and lead numerous major investigations related to organized crime groups based in Ontario and beyond. Rick's growing expertise and intimate understanding of major crimes and and organized crime operations led him to become a sought after member and chair of numerous committees including the International Association of Chiefs of Police Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Counter Terrorism and National Security Committee and the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime.
Rick's depth of understanding of organized crime groups has equipped him with unique insights of how government, law enforcement, and the public can work together to combat organized crime activities such as contraband tobacco.
Rick is a recipient of the Officer of the Order of Merit of Police forces (O.O.M.) and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal.
Gary Grant
Spokesperson
Gary Grant is a decorated retired police officer with the Toronto Police Service and current director and founder of Toronto Crime Stoppers. Gary’s career in policing started in 1968 when he joined the Toronto Police Department right after high school. His passion for community policing saw him assume a wide range of positions while working in law enforcement including stints as Staff Sergeant with the Public Complaints Investigation Bureau, Co-chair of the Toronto Police Chinese Consultative Committee and Aboriginal Consultative Committee as well as Staff Superintendent of Operational Services. As his career grew, his leadership and success saw him assume roles with increasing responsibility including that of Interim Deputy Police Chief for the Toronto Police Service in 2005. Gary is a passionate supporter in the fight against contraband tobacco, and has been a vocal proponent of increased government intervention and involvement in the cause.
Members of the Coalition
