To learn more about the current state of crisis and risk management, Bennett Jones commissioned an independent survey by Environics to understand what corporate concerns are most pressing for Canadian general counsel and senior executives at a wide range of organizations.

Ironically, the survey was interrupted by the biggest crisis of our lifetime―COVID-19.

The responses paint a surprisingly optimistic picture of crisis and risk planning in Canada, but also suggest that the landscape is constantly changing and more needs to be done to ensure that organizations remain well-prepared to deal with future threats.