The big risks facing Canada and the world

The big risks facing Canada and the world

May 28, 2026 · 38 min · Season 4

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Charles Brindamour discusses the importance of insurance in managing risks related to climate change and technology.

Anyone who thinks that insurance is dull hasn't thought about it in the right way. The ability to offset risk is the structural foundation of everything in a modern economy, including our own individual ability to avoid personal financial ruin. Charles Brindamour is CEO of Intact Financial, the largest property and casualty insurer in Canada. He talks to host Amanda Lang about climate change, natural disasters and tech vulnerabilities.

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