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September 22, 2026

When Disruption Becomes Opportunity

For many organizations, business continuity has traditionally been viewed as a defensive function: a plan kept on a shelf in case of fire, flood,…

July 23, 2026

When Evacuation Is No Longer the Safest Option

Wildfire response planning in Canada has long centred on early, orderly evacuation and for good reason.

June 4, 2026

Preparedness is not optional: Lessons from two major industrial disasters

When two major chemical‑tank incidents occur within days of each other, one killing 11 workers at a Washington State paper mill and another forcing the evacuation of over 40,000…

May 13, 2026

From exercise to action: embedding operational learning into your emergency management and business continuity program

Across Canada, organizations run hundreds of emergencyexercises every year. These simulations, whether tabletop discussions or full‑scalemulti‑agencyevents, are designed to test…

May 6, 2026

The 4 leadership archetypes during a crisis: which one will you be?

When a crisis threatens your brand’s reputation, the executive response becomes the defining moment.

April 13, 2026

Keeping pets safe when disaster strikes: this National Pet Day, let’s prepare for the unexpected

When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the world witnessed not only the devastation inflicted on human communities but also the profound suffering experienced by companion…

March 25, 2026

Global Risks, Local Impacts: Business Continuity for a more fragile global supply chain

Globalization has unlocked extraordinary efficiencies: lower costs, faster production cycles, and access to worldwide talent and materials.

March 12, 2026

Women, disasters, and what emergency managers should see

Disasters do not fall evenly across populations. For emergency management professionals charged with preparedness, response, and recovery, recognizing how disasters uniquely…