Public Safety Canada Daily Infrastructure Report
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DIR10-117 - June 18, 2010
News
Final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the investigation of the bombing of Air India flight tabled
On June 17, the Government of Canada tabled the Air India Flight 182: A Canadian Tragedy, the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182. In September 2006, the Government of Canada commissioned retired Justice Major to scrutinize the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182. In December 2007, the Government released its first report “The Families Remember,” which gave a voice to the loved ones of the victims of Flight 182, those who assisted them and others directly affected. The final report, tabled yesterday, is an examination of Canadian national security systems, policies and actions related to the tragedy. It contains both findings and recommendations for the Government of Canada.
Source article – Office of the Prime Minister, June 17, 2010
The Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India provides the full report: Air India Flight 182: A Canadian Tragedy
Heavy rains in southern Alberta cause flooding and state of emergency
On June 17, media reported that southern Alberta received up to 100 millimetres of rain since June 16, and more is forecast for June 18. The recent rain has created high groundwater and high flows in Lee Creek, which are taxing storm sewers. Residents have been sandbagging to protect businesses; however, no evacuations have been necessary so far. On June 17, Alberta Environment indicated that a Flood Watch has been issued for Lee Creek, St. Mary River downstream of the St. Mary Reservoir and Waterton River downstream of the Waterton; a High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for Milk River, Pincher Creek, St. Mary and Waterton Rivers upstream of the St. Mary and Waterton Reservoirs, Belly River and the Oldman River downstream of the Oldman Dam; and that a High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for all the tributaries flowing out of the Cypress Hills. On June 18, Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for several areas in southern Alberta.
On June 17, CBC reported that the Blood Tribe reserve declared a state of emergency. About 40 families are stranded and emergency crews are working to bring in food and water. Some highways and roads on the reserve have been closed.
Source article – CBC, June 17, 2010
Source article – Calgary Herald, June 18, 2010
Source article – Alberta Environment, June 17, 2010
Source article – Environment Canada, June 18, 2010
Public Safety Canada Geomatics provides a map of the affected area.
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
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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.
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