Public Safety Canada Daily Infrastructure Report
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DIR10-101 - May 27, 2010
News
Government of Canada releases proposed Canadian Securities Act
On May 26, the Government of Canada released the proposed Canadian Securities Act, marking a key step towards establishing a Canadian securities regulator. Reflecting the government’s willingness to work collaboratively with provinces and territories, this is a voluntary regime, which enables provinces and territories to opt in at their choice. The proposed Act reflects the input of 10 participating provinces and territories, and the government invites the remaining provinces to join the initiative. The proposed regime will provide:
- Better and more consistent protection for investors across Canada;
- Improved regulatory and criminal enforcement to better fight securities-related crime;
- New tools to better support the stability of the Canadian financial system;
- Faster policy responses to emerging market trends;
- Simpler processes for businesses, resulting in lower costs for investors; and
- More effective international representation and influence for Canada.
The proposed Canadian Securities Act is built on provincial securities regulation and harmonizes existing legislation in the form of a single statute. It benefits from the work of the expert panel on securities regulation (the Hockin Panel) and other reform efforts, and reflects domestic and international best practices.
Source article – Department of Finance, May 26, 2010
Canadian Bankers Association supports legislation to create a national securities regulator
On May 26, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) announced that it supports the move by the federal government to table legislation to create a national securities regulator. A single, Canadian regulator will offer improved investor protection and greater efficiencies in capital markets and will reduce the cost of raising capital for businesses across the country. The CBA believes that a national regulator will benefit all Canadians, including entrepreneurs and businesses seeking capital to grow and create jobs, savers and investors seeking opportunities to build their financial future in a secure marketplace, and employees working for companies that depend on the capital markets for financing and growth.
Source article – Canadian Bankers Association, May 26, 2010
The CBA works on behalf of 50 domestic banks, foreign bank subsidiaries and foreign bank branches operating in Canada. The CBA advocates for effective public policies that contribute to a sound, successful banking system that benefits Canadians and Canada’s economy. The CBA also promotes financial literacy to help Canadians make informed financial decisions.
Quebec forest fires force evacuations
On May 27, media reported that forest fires have forced the evacuation of 1,300 people from the Wemotaci First Nation reserve, located about 300 kilometres north of Trois-Rivières in central Quebec. Another 70 people from the Obejdwan First Nation, further north, were evacuated because of health concerns. Many residents are staying at an emergency shelter set up at a school in La Tuque, where the Red Cross is providing assistance. According to SOPFEU, Quebec's forest fire protection agency, the forest fires are burning out of control in the area, and smoke and burning sparks are starting to affect the village. Water bombers and ground crews have been deployed. About 200 firefighters are battling 13 forest fires between La Tuque and the Gouin Reservoir, in Haute-Mauricie.
Source article – Radio-Canada, May 27, 2010
Source article – CBC, May 27, 2010
Source article – Le Nouvelliste, May 27, 2010
CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain salad products due to possible Salmonella: Correction
To update on Public Safety Canada Daily Infrastructure Report DIR10-053, on May 26, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated its Health Hazard Alert warning the public not to consume certain Fresh Express brand romaine-based salad products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The alert was updated to identify the correct product names, weights and UPCs for the affected products.
Source article - Canadian Food Inspection Agency, May 26, 2010
The CFIA provides more information about Salmonella.
CFIA investigation of suspected brucellosis in B.C.
On May 26, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched a disease investigation on two farms in B.C., after three beef cows from these premises were classified as “reactors” on brucellosis tests done during routine slaughter testing in the United States. As a precautionary measure, animals on both farms have been placed under quarantine, and are being tested for brucellosis. The CFIA has launched a comprehensive investigation, which includes verifying the health status of the herds and tracing the movement of animals on and off of both premises. The original samples from the U.S. are also being sent to the CFIA laboratory in Ottawa for further testing. Results are expected within a week. As a result of this incident, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has placed temporary import restrictions on certain cattle and bison from B.C.
Source article - Canadian Food Inspection Agency, May 26, 2010
The CFIA provides more information about Brucellosis.
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 is currently tracking the following computer-based threats and vulnerabilities for relevant impact on Canadian critical infrastructure. 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
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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.