CIA Climate Change and Sustainability Forum
Thursday, April 9, 2015
09:15–09:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast
09:45–10:00 Welcome
Karen Lockridge (FCIA),
Chair, CIA Climate Change and Sustainability Committee 10:00–11:00 Session 1: Physical Impacts of Climate Change
The panellists will discuss climate change and the physical impact in Canada, what we can expect, uncertainties, and what can and is being done from an adaptation perspective. Includes a Q&A of 15 minutes.
Moderator:
Houston Cheng (FCIA),
consulting actuary and senior manager, KPMG
Speakers: Alain Bourque,
chief executive officer, Ouranos – Climate Change Consortium Guy Félio,
special projects, Engineers Canada Paul Kovacs,
executive director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction 11:00–12:00 Session 2: Health and the Environment
The panellists will discuss how environmental factors, such as pollution and climate change, are impacting the health of Canadians. They will cover some initiatives that are underway to address environmental health risks, and their outlook for the future. Includes a Q&A of 15 minutes.
Moderator:
Caterina Lindman (FCIA),
actuary, inforce pricing, Manulife Financial Speakers: Dr. Alan Abelsohn,
family physician and assistant professor, University of Toronto
Bruce Lourie,
president, Ivey Foundation 12:00–12:45 Luncheon
12:45–1:20 Session 3: Keynote Speaker - Honourable Glen R. Murray
MPP and Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
13:20–14:20 Session 4: Evolving Investment Landscape
The panellists will provide an overview of the changing investment landscape related to environmental, social, and governance considerations. The topics covered will include climate risk, regulatory and policy developments, product evolution, and governance considerations. Includes a Q&A of 15 minutes.
Moderator:
Ash Goorachurn (FCIA),
assistant vice president, portfolio management, Sun Life Financial Speakers:
Keith Ambachtsheer,
president and founder, KPA Advisory Services Toby Heaps,
chief executive officer, Corporate Knights Capital 14:20–14:30 Break
14:30–15:45 Session 5: Business Perspective
Senior business leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and industries. Topics will include recent developments in financial and non-financial reporting, investing, evolving stakeholder preferences, and risk analyses. Includes a Q&A of 15 minutes.
Moderator:
Frank Grossman (FCIA)
Speakers:
Kathy Bardswick,
chief executive officer, Co-operators Group Limited
Phil Gillin,
senior managing director and portfolio manager, Sun Life Kathryn Hyland (FCIA),
chief risk officer, Swiss Re Canada
Edwin Makkinga,
manager, carbon and energy efficiency, Enbridge
15:45–16:00 Closing Remarks
Karen Lockridge