New report from the global insurance brokerage provides practical guidance on the economic, operational and risk trends shaping the Canadian business environment

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Lockton Canada has released its inaugural Lockton Canada Market Update, which examines the increasingly interconnected operating environment for Canadian businesses, where developments in one area can quickly create consequences across operations, capital allocation, business continuity and insurance programs.

Published by Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, the report provides practical considerations to help organizations assess emerging risks and their implications for risk management and insurance decisions.

"Canadian businesses are navigating an environment where risks can no longer be assessed in isolation," said Stéphane Lespérance, CEO of Lockton Canada. "The organizations best positioned to navigate uncertainty will be those that regularly reassess their exposures, challenge assumptions and take a proactive approach to risk management. Our goal is to help clients move beyond the headlines and focus on the risks and opportunities most relevant to their business."

Key themes explored in the report include:

• The growing impact of trade uncertainty, tariffs and evolving supply chains on Canadian organizations.
• The influence of infrastructure investment, workforce pressures and severe weather on project delivery, resilience and risk management.
• The role of cyber threats, regulatory change and artificial intelligence in reshaping organizational risk and governance.

Read the inaugural Lockton Canada Market Update.

About Lockton

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes it better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its nearly 15,000 Associates doing business in 160+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. Lockton's Canadian business operates as Lockton Brokers, ULC d/b/a Lockton Canada.

For more information, visit www.lockton.com.

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