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The big risks facing Canada and the world

On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Charles Brindamour, the CEO of Intact Financial, about global uncertainty the events that are influencing all of us

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Published:May 27, 2026

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 the CEO of Intact Financial, the largest property and casualty insurer in Canada. He talks to host Amanda Lang about climate change, natural disasters and emerging tech vulnerabilities. 

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