Strategic Risk Council

James Lannigan, Research Associate, Signal49 Research

Signal49 Research, explored how artificial intelligence is not only automating routine tasks but also fundamentally transforming high-skill, cognitive roles across Canada’s labour market. Drawing on new data, James revealed that 57 per cent of workers are in roles at risk of AI-driven disruption—and pinpointed the skills and tasks most affected. This session delved beyond surface-level analysis to provide forward-looking insights into how organizations can rethink their strategies, reshape talent planning, and prepare for evolving skill demands.

Marc Lapointe, Senior Director, Corporate Security and Resiliency, Metro Inc.

At the Spring 2025 SRC meeting in Toronto, we discussed the challenges of balancing employee productivity with employee monitoring.  To add an interesting perspective, the Globe and Mail, featured an article on May 20, 2025 on “Supermarket workers are wearing body cameras. Welcome to the new dystopia.”

 While this article presented a hard look at some underlying intentions behind the use of monitoring technologies, there is also the reality and challenges faced by the retail industry.  In this webinar, Metro, detailed an account narrative, sharing their historical working environment, the political pressures, social distress of consumers, and the privacy, legal and technological boundaries that are creating an enhanced, interconnected risk ecosystem where things are not always as they seem.  They shared recent findings from the Quebec Commission for Privacy on using certain types of technological advancements. 

David Coletto, Founder, Abacus Data

David Coletto, is one of Canada’s most influential voices in politics. Drawing on decades of research experience, David explored how shifting mindsets—from scarcity to precarity—are reshaping expectations, trust, and how people engage with institutions. In a time of deep uncertainty, leaders need more than intuition—they need insight. As one observer put it: “When David releases a poll, Ottawa listens.” This session was designed to help you understand why—and how to apply it.

Graham Dobbs, Senior Research Associate, Signal49 Research

During this webinar, Graham explored the state of Canada’s AI economy—highlighting its global leadership in research, talent growth, and innovation potential. He examined economic opportunities arising from AI-driven productivity gains while addressing key barriers, including infrastructure gaps, slow industry adoption, and talent retention challenges.