--- title: The MEARIE Conference 2026 | Speaker Presentations description: The 2026 MEARIE Conference brought industry leaders together for insights on leadership, risk management, HR solutions, and professional networking. image: https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/TMC%202026%20Website%20Thumbnail.jpg --- Search - [Log In](https://www.mearie.ca/portal#/login) - | - [Contact Us](https://www.mearie.ca/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![Logo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/MEARIE-Logo-Web25.svg) ](https://www.mearie.ca/?hsLang=en) Find - About Us - [About The MEARIE Group](https://www.mearie.ca/about/about_the_mearie_group?hsLang=en) - [Message From The CEO & Attorney](https://www.mearie.ca/about/message-from-the-ceo?hsLang=en) - [Board of Directors](https://www.mearie.ca/about/board_of_directors/?hsLang=en) - [AGM & Annual Reports](https://www.mearie.ca/2026-agm-registration?hsLang=en) - [Member of CAIR](https://www.mearie.ca/about/member-of-cair?hsLang=en) - [Careers](https://www.mearie.ca/about/careers-section?hsLang=en) - 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This year’s sessions explored the power of working together to drive lasting success through collective power. Please note that while we strive to share as many presentations as possible, some may contain proprietary content and will not be available online. We appreciate your understanding—and thank you for being part of this year’s event! ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Greig%20and%20Jaimin%20Square.jpg) #### Greig Arnold & Jaimin Patel KPMG Speaker Bios ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### Deepfakes and Fraud Delivered by KPMG, this session explores how deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud are reshaping financial crime risk. It examines emerging attack scenarios, weaknesses in traditional financial controls, and practical detection techniques. The discussion links controls to crime insurance coverage, claims triggers, and loss prevention, helping organisations strengthen governance, response, and insurability within finance, treasury, and payments functions across regulated environments. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Thu%20Stream%20A%20-%20Greig%20Arnold%20and%20Jaimin%20Patel.pdf?hsLang=en) × Greig is Partner in KPMG Canada’s cybersecurity consulting practice with extensive experience advising and leading complex Security (CSO/CISO) and IT (CIO) organizations, spanning cyber, IT strategy, and executive governance across risk and technology. He brings over a decade of C-suite leadership across large multinationals combining deep practitioner expertise with advisory experience to support banks, insurers, asset managers, private equity firms, and institutional investors.  Jaimin Patel is a Senior Manager in KPMG Canada’s Financial Crimes practice based in Toronto, with more than 14 years of experience leading fraud risk management and financial crime transformation initiatives across major Canadian financial institutions. He has held leadership roles across both first and second lines of defence, specializing in fraud strategy, governance, controls, and technology modernization across retail, commercial, wealth management, and payments environments. Jaimin has led enterprise fraud transformation programs involving fraud governance frameworks, fraud detection modernization, authentication strategy, and operational resilience. His expertise includes fraud risk assessments, synthetic identity and account takeover prevention, fraud monitoring, and enterprise control design. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Hugh%20Secord_head%20shot%202023%20hi%20res%20-%20190x190-1.jpg) #### Hugh Secord Oakbridges Speaker Bio ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### AI & Labour Relations Artificial intelligence is reshaping employment and creating new challenges for labour relations practitioners. Employees use AI tools (sometimes without management’s knowledge) and may be emboldened by online information; unions are applying AI in grievances and collective bargaining; and workers seek job security amid displacement risks. Hugh Secord (Oakbridges Labour Relations Strategists, a MEARIE partner) will outline impacts and practical steps organizations can take to keep up. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Thu%20Stream%20B%20-%20Hugh%20Secord.pdf?hsLang=en) × Hugh is an accomplished Labour Relations Professional with over 30 years of experience. He has been the Chief Negotiator in over 130 rounds of bargaining in all ten provinces. Hugh has helped numerous organizations develop labour relations strategies that have led to the creation of competitive advantage and shared value. Hugh has worked in the manufacturing, mining, pulp and paper, logistics, power and services industries. Hugh received his Honours B.A. (Sociology and Economics) from U of T and his MBA from York University. He also holds the CHRP and Senior Human Resources Professional (SHRP) designations. Hugh has also written extensively on Labour Relations and Human Resource Management topics. Some of his publications and articles are featured on our website including Out of the Mist: Understanding Canadian Labour Relations Strategy (2012), coauthored with Sue Mackintosh. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Allan%20VanDamme%20190x190-1.jpg) #### Allan Van Damme London Hydro Speaker Bio ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### From Bolts to Bytes: Using Telemetry to Detect, Deter, and Reduce Utility Asset Risk  Utilities are facing rising theft, vandalism, and safety risks as offenders become more sophisticated and assets age. This session explores how London Hydro is using telemetry and sensor-based detection to identify intrusions in real time, reduce catastrophic failures, and shift loss prevention from physical barriers to technology-enabled risk management. Download Presentation × Allan has more than 27 years of experience in the utility power distribution industry with proven leadership of teams in the areas of: power distribution design, material and construction standards, distributed generation, smart grid technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), inventory management and environmental protection. Experienced in directing operational crews in the areas of overhead line, underground cable, civil construction crews and the 24/7 grid operations centre staff. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Paola-HS-021%20-%20190x190-2.jpg) #### Paola Accettola True North HR Consulting Speaker Bio ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### The Conversation in the Drawer Most senior leaders have mastered performance management — but there's a harder, more valuable conversation they keep putting off: the one about potential. Not a performance review. Not a difficult conversation about problems. The one where you look at someone and say, I see more in you than you're showing. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Thu%20Stream%20B%20-%20Paola%20Accettola.pdf?hsLang=en) × Paola Accettola is the principal, CEO, and founder of True North HR Consulting, specializing in employee relations, HRIS, personnel management, and more. She previously held leadership roles at Cineplex, Inventa Sales & Promotions, Van Houtte, and Nike Canada. Accettola holds an MBA from Athabasca University, a BA (Hons) from Seneca College, and a sociology degree from The University of Toronto. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Ryan%20Coughlin%20-%20190x190-1.jpg) #### Ryan Coughlin Bell Temple LLP Speaker Bio ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### Environmental Risk This session examines environmental liability risks for Ontario LDCs through a MEARIE insurance lens. Using recent incident experience, it highlights common loss scenarios, the importance of immediate reporting, and how early notification affects coverage, response costs, and claims outcomes. Practical insights are provided to align operational response, regulatory obligations, and MEARIE policy expectations. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Thu%20Stream%20A%20-%20Ryan%20Coughlin.pdf?hsLang=en) × Ryan is litigation counsel for insurance companies and private clients in complex construction and liability matters involving property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death claims. Called to the Bar in 2002, he has extensive experience handling technically complex cases, advising institutional and insurance clients on risk, exposure, litigation strategy, and resolution options while managing matters efficiently and within budget. Ryan joined Bell Temple LLP in 2008, became a partner in 2014, and works closely with the firm’s collaborative team to deliver effective legal services. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Barbara%20Martinez%20Headshot%20190x190.jpg) #### Barbara Martinez Canada Life Speaker Bio ##### Thursday, June 18, 2026 ### GLP-1 Drug Landscape 2026 By now, most drug plan advisors and sponsors are talking about the impact of GLP-1 drugs on plan spending. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have taken over conversations in the board room and are poised to double total drug spending in the coming years. As drug plan sponsors grapple with the cost and demands for coverage, there are difficult decisions to make – balancing affordability with providing broad access to GLP-1 drugs. This presentation will discuss the positives, the negatives and the harsh realities of covering GLP-1 drugs on group drug benefit plans and share the latest developments in the GLP-1 drug space. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Thu%20Stream%20B%20-%20Barbara%20Martinez.pdf?hsLang=en) × Barbara A. Martinez is the national practice leader of drug solutions at Canada Life. Her focus includes design and management of drug benefit plans and providing ongoing analysis of drug program utilization as well as industry trends and updates in the drug space. Martinez has 23 years of experience in the industry, working with major consulting firms and Canada Life. Her background also includes an additional 13 years working in the pharmaceutical industry. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Rob%20Moss%20190x190.jpg) #### Rob Moss The MEARIE Group Speaker Bios ##### Friday, June 19, 2026 ### AI & Liability Exposures This session examines how artificial intelligence is impacting liability risk. It explores claims of interest, including bias, error, misinformation, and regulatory scrutiny, alongside emerging insurance responses. Discussion will include key risks for consideration, potential coverage gaps, and practical corporate policy and governance best practices to support responsible AI use, risk mitigation, and defensible decision-making. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Fri%20Stream%20A%20-%20Rob%20Moss.pdf?hsLang=en) × Rob Moss acts as Vice President of Claims and General Counsel to MEARIE. Prior to joining MEARIE in 2024 he practiced civil litigation for 16 years on behalf of insurers defending their policy holders against a wide variety of claims. At MEARIE he manages the internal and external claims teams, advises on legal matters and acts as corporate secretary to MEARIE Management Inc. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Anne%20Gallop%20(190x190).png) #### Anne Gallop Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Speaker Bio ##### Friday, June 19, 2026 ### Current Landscape of HR Issues Ontario Employers are Facing There are a variety of issues shaping the workplace landscape today. This session will feature an overview of a number of recent legislative changes impacting HR policy and practices, occupational safety, and other LDC workplace/ operational topics. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Fri%20Stream%20B%20-%20Anne%20Gallop.pdf?hsLang=en) × Anne Gallop is a leading employment and labour lawyer with expertise in executive compensation, privacy, and workplace human rights. She advises on M&A, reorganizations, and compliance across sectors including energy and financial services. Anne is recognized by Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers. She holds degrees from Acadia and the University of New Brunswick, and is called to the bars of Ontario and Nova Scotia. Anne serves clients nationally from her base in Ontario. ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Sami%20Khoury%20Headshot%20190x190.jpg) #### Sami Khoury Government of Canada Senior Official for Cyber Security Speaker Bios ##### Friday, June 19, 2026 ### Cybersecurity & Operational Technology (OT) In this executive briefing, Sami Khoury provides a strategic overview of the cyber threat landscape facing Canada’s critical infrastructure, drawing on the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025–26. The session highlights key state-sponsored and criminal threats, ransomware trends, and emerging risks amplified by geopolitics and artificial intelligence. Leaders will gain insight into what these threats mean for resilience, governance, and executive-level decision-making across essential services. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Fri%20Plenary%201%20-%20Sami%20Khoury.pdf?hsLang=en) × Sami Khoury is the Government of Canada’s Senior Official for Cyber Security, advising deputy ministers and senior officials across government to help safeguard Canada’s digital infrastructure and advance national security interests. He previously led the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (2021–2024), the government’s primary source of cyber security advice, services, and support for public and private sector partners and the public. Sami joined the Communications Security Establishment in 1992 and has held senior roles including Chief Information Officer, research program lead, and head of the 24/7 Operations Centre. He holds engineering degrees from Concordia and a Public Sector Leadership certificate from the University of Ottawa; honours include the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and an APEX Award.  ![Photo](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Calum%20Draper%20Headshot%20190x190.jpg) #### Calum Draper Lockton UK Speaker Bios ##### Friday, June 19, 2026 ### Reinsurance Marketplace Update This session includes a discussion on the importance of reinsurance—a core risk management strategy underpinning MEARIE’s insurance programs. It will introduce Lockton’s role as reinsurance broker, outline fundamental reinsurance concepts, and examine market dynamics affecting pricing and capacity. The session will also explore emerging risks, including environmental liability, AI, and wildfire, and their implications for the future (re)insurance landscape. [ Download Presentation ](https://www.mearie.ca/hubfs/Fri%20Plenary%202%20-%20Calum%20Draper.pdf?hsLang=en) × Calum is a Vice President working in Lockton’s International Liability team as a placement Broker, with over 8 years’ experience in the wider insurance market. Initially joining Lockton’s Market Management Group in 2017 with a focus on relationship management with carrier partners, strategizing and pipelining. Calum then joined the International Liability team as a Broker in September 2022, Calum has been involved in the placement and servicing of client insurance requirements across all territories of the international market, with a particular focus on Australia and Canada. --- ### Thank You 2026 Sponsors! 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