CatIQ Connect 2026
February 2 - 4, 2026 | Marriott Downtown Toronto
February 2, 2026 | All times Eastern Standard
5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Opening Cocktail
Opening Cocktail at the ICLR Toronto Climate Resilience Centre where attendees can register for an in-depth tour focusing on resilience strategies for (a) wildfire, (b) flood, or (c) high wind/hail.
Session Sponsor
February 3, 2026 | All times Eastern Standard
8:00 am
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7:00 pm
Registration Open
Say hello and pick up your badge at the registration desk.
8:00 am
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8:45 am
Breakfast
Fuel up for a day of catastrophe content!
8:45 am
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9:00 am
Welcome Address
9:00 am
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9:15 am
Opening Remarks
9:15 am
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9:45 am
2025 CATs and Stats
The conference will begin with an overview of the catastrophes that occurred in 2025. This comprehensive review will include a chronology and description of the year’s events, insured loss estimates, and a bigger picture look at how 2025 stacks up against previous years. Provided by CatIQ.
9:45 am
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10:45 am
Is Canada embracing adaptation with sufficient speed, breadth and vision?
Is adaptation playing second fiddle to mitigation in Canada? And, if so, what might be the consequences to a lopsided approach on the climate file? Join Dr. Blair Feltmate in conversation with Mike Pedersen as we consider the question: Is Canada embracing adaptation with sufficient speed, breadth, and vision to ensure the well-being of its citizens, businesses, and cultural institutions for decades to come?
10:45 am
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11:15 am
Networking Break
11:15 am
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12:15 pm
Government Updates
We’ll catch up with Public Safety Canada in this chat with Jeffery Hutchinson, Associate Deputy Minister (Emergency Management). What do recent changes has the government made in the emergency management space? And where do things stand on areas of interest to catastrophe stakeholders, like flood?
Speaker
Jeffery Hutchinson
Associate Deputy Minister (Emergency Management)
Public Safety Canada
12:15 pm
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1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Keynote Address
Earthquake Insurance: A Reality Check
Concurrent Session A
2:00 pm
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2:50 pm
In Case of Emergency!
Show off your preparedness proficiency and test your catastrophe competence at the 4th Annual CatIQ Connect After Lunch Quiz Show. Join us for your chance to win in this lively, interactive session.
Speaker
Shawna Peddle
Associate Vice-President, Sustainability, Sustainability & Citizenship
The Co-operators Group
Speaker
Monica Vaswani
Warning Preparedness Meteorologist
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Concurrent Session B
2:00 pm
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2:50 pm
Fire Prevention and Recovery
Speaker
To Be Announced
Speaker
To Be Announced
Afternoon Concurrent Session A
2:50 pm
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3:35 pm
Earthquake Scenarios
Concurrent Session B
2:50 pm
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3:35 pm
AI
3:35 pm
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4:05 pm
Networking Break
Session Sponsor
4:05 pm
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5:05 pm
2025 CAT Focus
5:05 pm
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5:30 pm
Student Delegate Presentations
See up-and-coming research from the Canadian CAT community as our 2026 Student Delegate Program winners share short presentations on their work. Also join us for the poster session, taking place immediately following these presentations during the cocktail hour.
5:30 pm
Cocktail Reception
Mingle with your peers, view posters and chat with our student delegates, and try out this year’s signature cocktail as we wind down from a full day of catastrophe content.
Session Sponsor
February 4, 2026 | All times Eastern Standard
8:00 am
Registration Open
8:00 am
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8:45 am
Breakfast
8:45 am
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9:00 am
Fresh Perspectives: Challenge the Status Quo
9:00 am
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10:00 am
Regulation Updates
Speaker
To Be Announced
Speaker
To Be Announced
10:00 am
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10:30 am
Networking Break
Morning Concurrent Session A
10:30 am
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11:30 am
From Impact to Invoice: Navigating Post-CAT Claims Dynamics in 2026
Can the current Canadian claims business model continue? The claims life cycle in Canada has historically shied away from cash outs, but in the face of increasing CAT magnitude and frequency and decreasing resources, can that model be sustained? And should it? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of project management, pay outs, and paths in between in this deep dive into the future of claims management.
Speaker
To Be Announced
Morning Concurrent Session B
10:30 am
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11:30 am
Parametric Insurance
Speaker
To Be Announced
Speaker
To Be Announced
11:30 am
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12:30 pm
Quantifying the Impacts: Flooding and Mental Health
Preparing for the human impact of catastrophes is, intuitively, an important component of disaster readiness, but one that is typically harder to track than factors like construction and material costs. This session will detail the findings of a first-of-its-kind study directly relating trends in mental health service usage to the aftermath of Canadian flooding events.
12:30 pm
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1:15 pm
Buffet Lunch
1:15 pm
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2:00 pm
Inclusive Resilience: Opportunities and Obstacles
Exploring community-based CAT insurance and its potential to address equity issues and protection gaps with innovative solutions.
Speaker
Derek Cook
Director
Canadian Poverty Institute at Ambrose University
Concurrent Session A
2:15 pm
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3:15 pm
When Incentives Meet Human Nature: The Social Science of Risk Mitigation
Join us to examine the psychology, perception, and practical barriers behind the stubbornly low uptake of risk reduction programs.
Moderator
Shauna Mamini
VP Property Portfolio and Exposure Management, Personal Insurance
Aviva Canada
Concurrent Session B
2:15 pm
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3:05 pm
Sharper Models for Sharper Risks
See what’s new for the Canadian market in CAT models as the leading model providers offer updates on recent developments in flood models and other valuable tools.
Speaker
To Be Announced
3:15 pm
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4:15 pm
The Post-Smokey Era: Communicating Risk in the 21st Century
Communication is key but, in an increasingly noisy world, how do you make sure your message is getting through? And how can the risk reduction and resilience community connect with younger generations? This panel explores innovative communication strategies and best practices to engage with your audience, with the ultimate goal of building capacity for effective risk reduction and mitigation.
Speaker
To Be Announced
4:15 pm
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4:30 pm
2026 CATs: The Forecast Says?
After two record-breaking years, 2025 saw a bit of relief for CATs in Canada. Will that trend continue in 2026? This session will give a quick overview on clues as to what Mother Nature could bring for the rest of the year, including a look at current ENSO conditions.
4:30 pm
Closing Remarks
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