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Working With Vulnerable People

2026-03-02

Organizations that employ staff or volunteers who work with vulnerable people—such as children, older adults, or individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities—carry significant responsibility. A central concern is the risk…

Property Security and Theft Prevention: A Practical Risk Management Guide

2026-01-05

Safeguarding property from theft and the damage that often accompanies it is a critical responsibility for any organization or individual. The loss of assets, whether physical goods, equipment, or valuable…

Wildfire Guidance

2025-10-28

Wildfires are a natural part of Canada’s forest ecosystems, playing a vital role in renewal and biodiversity. However, in recent years, their frequency, intensity, and destructiveness have escalated dramatically.

Athletic Programs in Independent Schools: Minimizing the Risks

2024-07-31

The number of students injured during school athletics has seen a significant increase during the past decade. According to Public Health Canada, playing or training for a sport is a…

Battery charging: mobility scooters, e-bikes and e-scooters

2024-07-16

Whilst the use of mobility scooters has been common place for many years, more recently there has been a surge in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters which are often…

Protecting Places of Worship: Shelters

2024-04-16

Homelessness can affect people from all walks of life, of any gender, age or belief, and winter can be a particularly tough time for homeless members of the community. Places…

Guidelines for developing a safety and protection policy

2022-05-31

The abuse of a vulnerable person, whether the victim is a child or an adult, tears at the fabric of family and community life and has far-reaching consequences. A serious…

Are You Flood-Smart?

2022-04-07

Climate change — with its potentially wild temperature swings and precipitation — can create serious risks of flooding during virtually any season, in virtually any part of Canada. There are,…

Understanding Insurance to Value

2022-03-03

Canadians have seen unprecedented challenges over the past two years – from COVID-19 and its evolving complications to increased catastrophic weather events – causing supply chain issues and decreased economic…

How do I open an encrypted Office 365 email?

2021-10-13

Encrypted messages are integral for protecting personal or sensitive information, reducing the chances of being intercepted and ensuring it is delivered to the correct recipient. Select encrypted messages may also…