From Wildfires to Industrial Risk: Understanding Canada’s Regional Threat Landscape

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Canada faces a unique set of regional risks that organizations must understand to effectively prepare for crisis situations.

In this episode, Shawna Bruce, emergency management trainer and crisis communications specialist, joins the PreparedEx Podcast to discuss how geography, climate, infrastructure, and industry shape the country’s threat landscape.

Drawing from her experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, the petrochemical industry, and emergency management training, Shawna explores how organizations should think about regional hazards such as wildfires, extreme weather, Arctic security challenges, supply chain disruptions, and industrial incidents.

We also discuss the critical role of public information and crisis communication during major incidents, and why leaders often underestimate how difficult it is to communicate effectively during a fast-moving emergency.

For crisis managers, business continuity leaders, and security professionals operating in Canada—or working with Canadian partners—this episode provides practical insight into how regional threats shape crisis preparedness strategies.

Shawna’s Website: www.mdbruceandassociates.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnabruce/