Public Safety Canada Daily Infrastructure Report

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DIR10-099 - May 25, 2010

News

Government of Canada enhances air cargo security
On May 24, Transport Canada announced a new initiative, the Air Cargo Security Program, which will help to ensure that air cargo shipments are resilient from the threat of terrorism. The Program is a $95.7-million investment to be phased-in over five years, and builds on the air cargo plan unveiled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in June 2006.  The Program will ensure that those companies screening cargo have received thorough security checks and that all cargo screening is completed and verified at the highest standards using the most effective technologies, and that the screening is fully compatible with other trading partners, including the United States. These measures will further protect Canadians while helping exporters move cargo in a secure, timely and efficient way. Minister Baird indicated that the announcement to enhance air cargo screening is another step towards ensuring the safety and security of air travellers.
Source article – Transport Canada, May 24, 2010

Gatineau, Quebec, receives funding for renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes
On May 21, Infrastructure Canada announced a joint financial contribution of nearly $5 million to the City of Gatineau, Quebec, under the federal-provincial agreement made in relation to Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO). With the city’s contribution as well, this investment, estimated at over $7 million, will allow for the completion of 8 new infrastructure projects in Gatineau. The funding will allow the City of Gatineau to consolidate its drinking water supply and wastewater disposal systems. In November 2009, a joint financial contribution of over $15 million from the governments of Canada and Quebec was announced for 28 PRECO-related infrastructure projects. Today’s announcement means that the City of Gatineau will benefit from a joint financial contribution of nearly $20 million for 36 water infrastructure projects under PRECO.
Source article – Infrastructure Canada, May 21, 2010

PRECO enables Quebec municipalities to restore or replace their water mains and sewers. Investment priorities are set by the municipalities in accordance with action plans submitted to the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy.

Brossard, Quebec, receives funding for renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes
On May 21, Infrastructure Canada announced a joint financial contribution of $5,271,960 for three projects in the City of Brossard, Quebec, under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO). Together with the city’s contribution, this investment, estimated at $7,907,940, will fund major infrastructure work in Brossard. The funding will allow the City of Brossard to consolidate its drinking water supply.
Source article – Infrastructure Canada, May 21, 2010

Leamington, Ontario, receives funding for wastewater treatment plant
On May 20, the Government of Canada and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced Green Municipal Fund loan and grant contributions for the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario, of $2.4 million, toward the upgrade of the Leamington Pollution Control Centre (LPCC). It will be used to improve the quality of wastewater flowing out of the plant and to upgrade the plant’s ability to manage heavy flows during wet weather. The upgrade will see the plant transformed into a conventional activated sludge plant with the installation of modern, energy-efficient systems. It will also improve the quality of the water flowing out of the plant and reduce suspended solids in the wastewater by nine per cent.
Source article – FCM Green Municipal Fund, May 20, 2010

Government of Canada invests in two ferries for the Maritimes
On May 21, the Government of Canada announced that Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) reached an agreement with Stena Group of Companies to charter two new vessels. The vessels will significantly improve MAI’s ability to provide reliable service and meet increasing traffic demand between North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Budget 2010 provides $175 million to Marine Atlantic Inc. over the next two years to help renew its fleet and shore facilities, and to improve the quality and reliability of its services.
Source article – Transport Canada, May 21, 2010

Cyber tracking

CCIRC security publications
Over the course of the past 24 hours, CCIRC has not released any security publications.

CCIRC provides a list of recent and archived security publications.

Threat and vulnerability monitoring
CCIRC has not detected any new significant threats or vulnerabilities. Personnel responsible for information, systems and network security should continue to monitor and apply appropriate security precautions.

Relevant links

Below are links to sites related to Canada’s critical infrastructure.

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Health Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
Health Canada

Disease Outbreak News
World Health Organization

Travel Health Notices
Public Health Agency of Canada

Transportation - Safety
Transport Canada

Travel Reports and Warnings
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Weather warnings for Canada
Environment Canada

Earthquakes
Earthquakes Canada

Hurricanes
Canadian Hurricane Centre

Hurricanes
U.S. National Hurricane Center

News Releases
Infrastructure Canada

 
 

Note to readers

Public Safety Canada collects information related to cyber and physical threats to, and events concerning, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows Public Safety Canada to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products.

Links to sites not under the control of the Government of Canada are provided solely for the convenience of users. The Government of Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or the reliability of the content. The Government of Canada does not offer any guarantee in that regard and is not responsible for the information found through these links, nor does it endorse the sites and their content.

Public Safety Canada respects the Official Languages Act and is committed to ensuring that information products are available in both English and French. However, users should be aware that some links direct users to sites of organizations or other entities that are not subject to the Official Languages Act and that these sources are only available in the language in which they are written.