About this episode
The episode explores the implications of extreme weather on insurance in Canada and discusses forestry practices with Suzanne Simard.
As extreme weather drives parts of the U.S. toward becoming effectively uninsurable, what signals are emerging in Canada as fires, floods, and droughts intensify and reshape risk? Craig Stewart, co-founder and CEO of the climate risk company Mycinity, examines whether Canada is on a similar path and what that could mean for homeowners and insurers. Then, in part two of a wide-ranging conversation, Suzanne Simard, author of When the Forest Breathes, takes a closer look at Canada's forestry practices, questioning how human intervention has altered natural systems and why she argues it has effectively detonated a carbon bomb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Craig Stewart, Suzanne Simard
Topics covered
- climate risk
- insurance
- extreme weather
- forestry practices
- carbon emissions
Keywords
- Canada
- insurance
- extreme weather
- climate risk
- forestry
- carbon bomb
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mycinity
Books & works: When the Forest Breathes
Places: Canada, U.S.
More episodes of The Rundown
- Are Data Centres Taking Over? · June 12, 2026 · 29 min
- How Do High-Speed Rail and E-Bikes Fit into Ontario's Future? · June 11, 2026 · 29 min
- What Happens When Community Spaces Vanish? · June 10, 2026 · 29 min
- What's Next for Cuba? · June 9, 2026 · 29 min
- Alberta Referendum: How Far Could It Go? · June 5, 2026 · 29 min
- How are Voters Feeling About the Ford Government? · June 3, 2026 · 29 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Rundown podcast page.