Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-23
Registrant: Charles Brindamour
Client: Intact Financial Corporation
Targeted institutions:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Acts: Financial Institutions
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Providing input to the Department of Finance’s consultation on Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Financial Sector. This includes advocating for the need for updates to statutory investment limits, which currently restrict insurers' flexibility to build diversified, risk-adjusted portfolios that reflect the sophistication of today's market.
Raise awareness of the financial impact a catastrophic earthquake could have on the Canadian economy, including the P&C industry, and the need for the federal government to be better prepared. Advocate for a public-private partnership with the insurance industry, to close existing insurance protection gaps and ensure future insurability of high-risk perils, such as earthquake.
Support efforts, including through Public Safety Canada’s Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation, to stand up a high-risk national flood insurance program as announced in Budgets 2023 & 2024. This includes advocating for a public-private partnership with the insurance industry and establishment of a Crown Corporation to administer the program.
Communicate the importance of resilience and the need for Canada and our communities to be better prepared for extreme weather events such as flood and wildfires. Advocate for implementation of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy, modernization of disaster financial assistance arrangements, and emergency preparedness.
Advocate for implementation of the federal government’s national auto theft strategy and modern solutions to combat the theft of vehicles in (and illegal export of vehicles from) Canada. This includes updating anti-theft standards in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, Canada Border Services Agency vehicle inspection policy changes, and better information sharing.
Considerations concerning the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions' (OSFI) implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 Regulatory Forms and Instructions for Federally Regulated Insurers