These days, Quebec winters are increasingly unpredictable: we’re seeing more and more temperature variations and natural disasters of all kinds, such as ice storms. As a result, the risk of power failure is on the rise, affecting not only personal residences, but also commercial and industrial buildings. As a business manager, it’s important to adopt…
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At Benoit Racette Services-conseils inc. we’re often asked: are there ways of making resilience plans lighter and more operational? The answer is yes, and it’s true that these documents can sometimes be very cumbersome, containing a wide range of information. If that’s what you need, this article is just the thing to answer your questions.…
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It’s hard to ignore it: natural disasters due to climate change have been multiplying since the start of 2023, both in Quebec and elsewhere in the world. In Quebec alone, we can think of the major ice storm in April, which was the worst since the 1998 crisis; the spring floods that affected many areas;…
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We now have over 3,000 followers on LinkedIn! 🎉 A special thank you to our community for your trust and interest in our publications and the blog posts we publish each month. For us, it’s important to share relevant, accurate and timely information to help you achieve your goals in business continuity, emergency preparedness, crisis…
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Summer is officially upon us, and summer means vacation! If you and your team are planning to go on vacation soon, there’s an important question to ask: is your company prepared to deal with the unexpected while you or a key employee is away? If you’re not sure where to start to be properly prepared,…
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Whether you’re running a start-up, an SME or a large corporation, you’re at risk of facing an emergency situation, no matter how big or small. These days, alarm signals are all around us. Climate change, technological incidents and socio-economic issues are just a few examples. Here are some examples of disruptive elements: Natural disasters (forest…
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We’ve said it repeatedly: business continuity plans (BCPs) are an essential for any business, regardless of industry or size. However, there is one step that is crucial before developing a BCP or any other resiliency plan: the Business Impact Analysis (BIA). As the objective of this article is to raise your awareness, we will limit…
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We are pleased to announce that we are maintaining our contribution to the success of L’association de sécurité civile du Québec (ASCQ) by remaining a corporate member for the year 2023. This contribution will support the realization of professional activities for members from the municipal community and various departments of the Government of Quebec. https://www.ascq.org/
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As discussed in a previous article, tests and exercises are an essential procedure for validating an organization’s business continuity capabilities. In addition, they help verify the overall effectiveness of the resiliency plans in place and assess the organization’s level of preparedness for an emergency. In general, it is beneficial to conduct tests and exercises according…
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Physical security in any business is paramount. The risks that can affect the safety of your employees, your workplaces, equipment and property are real and more present than ever. It goes without saying that no company is completely safe! First of all, the physical security diagnostic is part of the resilience process of any organization.…
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