Throughout 2018, cities and companies across Canada have been challenged by record-breaking perils and national events – from natural disasters to the recreational legalization of cannabis – that have altered the way risk professionals view and manage key risks.

This  year’s  selection  of  Canada’s  top  risk  managers is drawn from a wide swath of industries and organizations, from a large construction corporation and a global real estate firm to a technology pioneer and a community organization that’s also the subject of a popular disco song.

What  these leading risk professionals all have in common is a passion for mitigating and preventing today’s most critical threats.On the following pages, they share the risks that are top of mind for them today. They also reveal the key strategies they use to mitigate these risks and what they’re looking for in an insurance partner.