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Abuse guidelines

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…

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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,…

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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…

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Storage of Alcohol-based Hand and Surface Sanitizers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021-11-08

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to several new concepts such as social distancing, face mask wearing and the regular use of alcohol-based hand and surface sanitizers.  All these measures…

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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…

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windstorm

Windstorm Emergency Response Plan

2021-07-26

We encourage all our customers with exposure to potentially severe and damaging windstorms, hurricanes and rain events, to have a Windstorm Emergency Response Plan. It will help to reduce damage,…

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Candle Lit Ceremony

Safety Practices for Ceremonies Involving Fire

2021-06-01

Unfortunately, fires caused by improper control of open flame and ash disposal have been on the rise. Damages from these fires — in terms of personal injury and property damage…

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The ROM

Insuring Heritage Buildings in Canada

2021-05-11

Planning for the future of a strong, vibrant community requires knowledge of the past and an understanding of what we value in the present. Existing buildings, structures and landscapes often…

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MS Teams

Quick Guide for Using Microsoft Teams

2021-05-07

The pandemic has limited personal contact and in-person visits, but we can still communicate effectively with our brokers and customers through online meetings. Ecclesiastical is using technologies to facilitate remote…

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Safe Use of Social Media

Safe Use of Social Media

2021-04-19

If you’ve shared a photo on Facebook, connected with colleagues on LinkedIn, shared a video on YouTube, commented on a blog post about your favourite restaurant, or Tweeted or Re-Tweeted…

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